The New Sabbath School Hosanna ‎#73

73. Mary to the Saviour's tomb

1 Mary to her Saviour’s tomb
Hasted at the early dawn;
Spice she brought and sweet perfume,
But the Lord she loved had gone.
For a while she lingering stood,
Filled with sorrow and surprise,
Trembling, while a crystal flood
Issued from her weeping eyes.

2 But her sorrows quickly fled
When she heard his welcome voice;
Christ had risen from the dead;
Now he bids her heart rejoice:
What a change his word can make,
Turning darkness into day!
Ye who weep for Jesus' sake,
He will wipe your tears away.

Text Information

• First Line: Mary to the Saviour's tomb
• Publication Date: 1870
• Notes: Tune 395, 164, 231, and 385 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)

Tune Information

• Name: MARTYN
• Composer: Marsh
• Meter: 7s. Double.
• Key: F Major or modal