The day of resurrection dawns
as angels wait beside the grave;
not to awake a sleeping world
but waiting to declare: “He saves”
For women in the early light
and men hid in an upper room,
where grief has blotted out the hope,
a dawning light invades the gloom.
So hearts that broke hear cries of joy
as now the angel voices say:
“He has been raised, he is not here,
but goes before you on the way.”
Where darkness ruled the Christ light shines:
The Prince of Peace has ransacked death.
His victory is ours by grace,
his freedom claims our every breath.
Gareth Hill © GraceNotes Music
This hymn, written to reflect some of the glories of Cornwall, was used for some years at the opening service of the annual Royal Cornwall Show.
The original tune was written by Cornish musician Len Olds.
Metre 88.88 Recommended tune:
Church Triumphant