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24. Morning Breaks Upon the Gloom

1 See the place where Jesus lay,
Mark the open portal;
Angels rolled the stone away,
On that day immortal.

Refrain:
Morning breaks upon the gloom,
Broken seal and empty tomb,
Seek Him not among the dead,
He is risen, as He said.

2 Hasten now to those who grieve,
Tell the wondrous story;
Be not faithless, but believe;
Ye shall see His glory. [Refrain]

3 See the place where Jesus lay,
Weep no more in sadness;
Hail His resurrection day,
Bright with joy and gladness. [Refrain]

4 Tell the world that Jesus lay,
And shall live forever;
From the life that now His gives
Death no more shall sever. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: See the place where Jesus lay
Title: Morning Breaks Upon the Gloom
Author: Julia H. Johnston
Refrain First Line: Morning breaks upon the gloom
Publication Date: 1896
Scripture:
Topic: Resurrection
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [See the place where Jesus lay]
Composer: James McGranahan
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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