A messenger within the grave

From Oremus Hymnal

A messenger within the grave
good cheer to wondering women gave:
'Full soon your Master ye shall see;
he goes before to Galilee.'

On that fair day of Paschal joy
the sunshine was without alloy,
when to their very eyes restored
they looked upon the risen Lord.

The wounds before their eyes displayed
they see in living light arrayed,
and that they see they testify
in open witness fearlessly.

O Christ, the King of gentleness,
our several hearts do thou possess,
that we may render all our days
thy meed of thankfulness and praise.

Maker of all, to thee we pray,
fulfill in us thy joy to-day;
when death assails, grant, Lord, that we
may share thy paschal victory.

To thee who, dead, again dost live,
all glory, Lord, thy people give;
all glory, as is ever meet,
to Father and to Paraclete.

1 Historical Notes
2 Author
3 Meter
4 Sound Files
5 Other Comments
6 Sources
- 6.1 Hymnal, Number, Tune(s)

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Historical Notes

Translation of Sermone blando angelus. This text first appeared in The English Hymnal, 1906 as His cheering message from the grave. The first line was altered to bring it more into line with the Marcan account of the resurrection.

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