Lyrics
Low in the grave He lay,
Jesus my Savior,
Waiting the coming day,
Jesus my Lord!
Up from the grave He arose,
With a mighty triumph o'er His foes,
He arose a Victor from the dark domain,
And He lives forever,
With His saints to reign.
He arose! He arose!
Hallelujah! Christ arose!
Vainly they watch His bed,
Jesus my Savior;
Vainly they seal the dead,
Jesus my Lord!
Up from the grave He arose,
With a mighty triumph o'er His foes,
He arose a Victor from the dark domain,
And He lives forever,
With His saints to reign.
He arose! He arose!
Hallelujah! Christ arose!
Death cannot keep its Prey,
Jesus my Savior;
He tore the bars away,
Jesus my Lord!
Up from the grave He arose,
With a mighty triumph o'er His foes,
He arose a Victor from the dark domain,
And He lives forever,
With His saints to reign.
He arose! He arose!
Hallelujah! Christ arose!
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Robert Lowry
The stillness of the grave could not hold the Prince of Life. When Jesus broke the chains of death, He secured our eternal victory and forever redefined our hope. As we sing this triumphant hymn, we are invited to lift our eyes above present trials and step into the joy of His resurrection. Let your heart anchor today in the unshakeable truth that He lives, reigns, and holds your future safely in His victorious hands.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Matthew 28:5-6: “The angel answered the women, "Don’t be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who has been crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, just as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay."”
- Romans 8:34: “Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, yes rather, who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.”
- 1 Corinthians 15:54-57: “But when this corruptible will have put on incorruption, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then what is written will come to pass: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” “Oh death, where is your sting? Oh Hades, where is your victory?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”