Zion's Harp ‎#124

124. O Thou who in the grave didst lay

1 O Thou who in the grave didst lay, O sacred be to us this day, For on this day our Lord arose In glory from His death repose. 2 How did Thy humble flocks rejoice When they saw Thee and heard Thy voice! O Lord, may we, though on this earth, Share with them all their peace and mirth! 3 O, Lord, Thou livest for us now; Our Lord and Jesus Christ art Thou! We know that Thou canst hear and see, When we sing songs of praise to Thee! 4 And now in Spirit Thou dost call From heaven to us one and all: “May peace be with thee, child of mine, For heaven’s kingdom shall be thine.” 5 Lest we forget Thy name we ask That pleasure be to us our task. Thou livest for us now and we Have faith to end our days in Thee. 6 Thy Spirit’s seal, O Lord, we pray Renew and strengthen in each day! And through Thy love so pure and kind, Draw up to heaven heart and mind. 7 Thy Spirit animate each heart; God’s holy love to us impart. Give us Thy likeness, pure and fair; For heaven’s kingdom us prepare! 8 May, Lord, Thy holy love to us Keep our hearts true and virtuous. Thou image of the Father dear, Make us like Thee, so pure and clear!

Text Information

• First Line: O Thou who in the grave didst lay
• Original Language: German
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Notes: Author: Johann Caspar Lavater

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