Trinity Hymnal ‎#209

209. How calm and beautiful the morn

1 How calm and beautiful the morn
That gilds the sacred tomb,
Where Christ the crucified was borne,
And veiled in midnight gloom!
O weep no more the Saviour slain;
The Lord is risen; he lives again.

2 Ye mourning saints, dry ev'ry tear
For your departed Lord;
Behold the place, he is not here,
The tomb is all unbarred;
The gates of heath were closed in vain:
The Lord is risen; he lives again.

3 Now cheerful to the house of prayer
Your early footsteps bend;
The Saviour will himself be there,
Your Advocate and Friend:
Once by the law your hopes were slain,
But now in Christ ye live again.

4 How tranquil now the rising day!
'Tis Jesus still appears,
A risen Lord to chase away
Your unbelieving fears:
O weep no more your comforts slain;
The Lord is risen; he lives again.

5 And when the shades of evening fall,
When life's last hour draws nigh,
If Jesus shine upon the soul,
How blissful then to die!
Since he has risen that once was slain,
Ye die in Christ to live again.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: How calm and beautiful the morn
• Author: Thomas Hastings (1831)
• Meter: 8. 6. 8. 6. 8. 8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Matthew 28:6
  ;
  Philippians 1:21
• Topic: Blessed Hope; Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ: Resurrection; Consolation; Resurrection of Believers

Tune Information

• Name: HASTINGS
• Composer: Thomas Hastings (1831)
• Incipit: 86868 8
• Key: C Major