
Author: John Keble Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #12908 Meter: 8.7.8.7 First Line: ’Twas at the matin hour Lyrics: 1 ’Twas at the matin hour,
Before the early dawn;
The prison doors flew open,
The bolts of death were drawn.
2 From realms unseen, an unseen way,
Th’almighty Savior came,
And following on His silent steps,
An angel armed in flame.
3 The stone is rolled away,
The keepers fainting fall,
Satan and Pilate’s watchmen,
The day has scared them all.
4 The angel came full early,
But Christ has gone before;
Not for Himself, but for His saints,
Is burst the prison door.
5 When all His saints assemble,
Make haste ere twilight cease,
His Easter blessing to receive,
And so lie down in peace. Languages: English Tune Title: LAKE MINATARE
'Twas At The Matin Hour