MORNING BREAKS UPON THE TOMB

“Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” Matthew 28:6


William H. Monk (1823-1889)
Words: Will­iam B. Coll­yer, Hymns Part­ly Col­lect­ed and Part­ly Orig­in­al, 1812.

Music: In­no­cents, The Par­ish Choir, 1850; har­mo­ny by Will­iam H. Monk, 1861 (MI­DI, score).


Morning breaks upon the tomb;
Jesus scatters all its gloom.
Day of triumph through the skies;
See the glorious Savior rise.

Ye who are of death afraid
Triumph in the scattered shade.
Drive your anxious cares away;
See the place where Jesus lay.

Christians, dry your flowing tears
Chase your unbelieving fears;
Look on His deserted grave,
Doubt no more His power to save.