What Does Up From the Grave He Rose Again Day Lyric Mean?

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Representative Text

i Depression in the grave he lay, Jesus my Savior,
waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord!

Refrain:
Upwards from the grave he arose;
with a mighty triumph o'er his foes;
he arose a victor from the night domain,
and he lives forever, with his saints to reign.
He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!

2 Vainly they watch his bed, Jesus my Savior,
vainly they seal the dead, Jesus my Lord! [Refrain]

3 Death cannot keep its prey, Jesus my Savior;
he tore the bars abroad, Jesus my Lord! [Refrain]

United Methodist Hymnal, 1989

Author: Robert Lowry

Robert Lowry was born in Philadelphia, March 12, 1826. His fondness for music was exhibited in his earliest years. As a kid he tickled himself with the various musical instruments that came into his hands. At the age of seventeen he joined the Beginning Baptist Church of Philadelphia, and before long became an agile worker in the Sun-school every bit teacher and chorister. At the age of twenty-two he gave himself to the piece of work of the ministry, and entered upon a form of study at the University of Lewisburg, Pa. At the age of twenty-eight he was graduated with the highest honors of his class. In the aforementioned year of his graduation, he entered upon the work of the ministry. He served as pastor at West Chester, Pa., 1851-1858; in New York City, 1859-1861;… Go to person folio >

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First Line:	Low in the grave he lay, Jesus, my Savior
Title:	Depression in the Grave He Lay
Author:	Robert Lowry (1874)
Meter:	11.ten with refrain
Linguistic communication:	English
Refrain First Line:	Up from the grave He arose
Notes:	Spanish translation: Run into "La tumba le encerró" by George P. Simmonds
Copyright:	Public Domain

Notes

Scripture References:
st. 1 = Matt. 27:59-60
st. 2 = Matt. 27:66
st. three = Acts 2:24
ref. = Matt. 28:2-10

Robert Southward. Lowry (b. Philadelphia, PA, 1826; d. Plainfield, NJ, 1899) composed both text and tune of this Easter gospel hymn in 1874 while he was pastor of the Offset Baptist Church building, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. The hymn was published in Brightest and Best (1875), a church school songbook edited past Lowry and William Doane (PHH 473).

The meditative stanzas of this testimony hymn dissimilarity with its dramatic refrain–"He arose!" That refrain recalls for us the angel'due south announcement: "He is not here; he has risen!" (Luke 24:6a). Originally the first line read, "Depression in the grave He lay."

Although Lowry valued his preaching ministry much more than than his writing of hymns, he attained a lasting proper noun in the gospel music tradition. Educated at Bucknell University, he returned there to become a professor of rhetoric from 1869-1875. He was also a pastor at Baptist churches in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. Known nationally as the editor of numerous Sun schoolhouse vocal collections for publishers Biglow and Maine in New York, Lowry besides collaborated with William H. Doane to produce gospel hymnals and Lord's day school songbooks such as Bright Precious stone (1869), Hymn Service (1871-1873), Welcome Tidings (1877), Gospel Hymn and Tune Book (1879), and Glad Refrain (1886).

Liturgical Use
Easter morn; for sunrise services play in the B-flat setting; for Easter morning worship at the usual hour await for a setting in C major (see 1959 Psalter Hymnal) Easter mornings can behave that extra elevator!

--Psalter Hymnal Handbook, 1988

Tune

CHRIST AROSE

The gospel tune CHRIST AROSE captures well the drama of Christ's resurrection with the ascending ("rocket") figures in the refrain. Undoubtedly, the refrain line has profoundly enhanced this hymn'southward popularity. Sing in harmony with crisp rhythms and marcato accompaniment on the refrain. After the last…

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The stanzas and refrain of this hymn present a contrast between the buried Jesus and the risen Jesus. In the stanzas, He was buried, awaiting the appointed time of resurrection, and there was nil that could continue Him in the grave – the guards tried, and Death tried, but they were no match for our Lord. The refrain is a jubilant commemoration of the Resurrection. Jesus is risen! He is risen indeed! Hallelujah!

Text:

This jubilant Easter text was written in 1874 by Robert Lowry, and was published in a Sunday school songbook edited past Lowry and William Doane in 1875, Brightest and Best. The hymn was used by Dwight Fifty. Moody and Ira D. Sankey in their revivals in Great Britain, and was widely popular in America as well.

This hymn has multiple titles: "Christ Arose," "Low in the Grave He Lay," and "Upwardly from the Grave He Arose." The themes of the stanzas and the refrain contrast each other. The stanzas focus on Jesus in the tomb. The refrain exultantly celebrates that Jesus is now risen and victorious over His evil enemies.

Melody:

Robert Lowry wrote this tune in 1874 for his text, hence the name CHRIST AROSE. The music for the stanzas is subdued, with a narrow melodic range, and simple rhythm. The dotted rhythms, wide range, and melodic leaps of the refrain melody provide a strong contrast to the stanzas as in the text. Throughout the refrain, the lower voices echo back the words, "He arose!" in a resounding antiphon. In the first edition, the refrain was marked "Faster," a functioning practice that has become standard. Sometimes, a ritardando is marked in the penultimate measure, which allows an easy return to the tempo of the stanzas, likewise as an opportunity to spend a trivial more time on the triumphant words, "Hallelujah! Christ arose!"

When/Why/How:

This hymn would brand an fantabulous option for an opening hymn on Easter Sunday, especially for a sunrise service. An energetic handbell arrangement, such equally "Upward from the Grave He Arose" is 1 way to begin the commemoration. A brass trio such as "Christ Arose" is another thought to give a impact of rousing jubilation to the opening of an Easter service. For a variation on the usual exercise of opening with the subdued mood of the stanzas, endeavour singing the refrain first as a flare-up of joy in the celebration the church has been eagerly anticipating all through Lent and especially Holy Week. Then sing the stanzas to rehearse what has led up to this moment. The piano organization of CHRIST AROSE that is function of the drove "What Wondrous Love!" demonstrates how to quietly open the hymn.

The hymn would also work well in medley with other Easter hymns. "Raise Your Joys and Triumphs High" is a handbell medley of "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today," "Up from the Grave He Arose," and "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Proper noun." A bright musical interlude between the hymns maintains the overall mood and provides a sense of connection betwixt the various tunes.

Tiffany Shomsky,
Hymnary.org

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Ambassador Hymnal #111

Display Title: Depression in the Grave He Lay Starting time Line: Low in the grave He lay Tune Title: CHRIST AROSE Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 65 64 westward/refrain Engagement: 1994 Subject: Easter |

Beaker Hymnal #224

Display Title: Christ Arose! First Line: Low in the grave he lay Melody Title: CHRIST AROSE Writer: Robert Lowry Meter: 65.64 due west. refrain Scripture: Matthew 28:i-6 Date: 1995 Subject: Christian Year: Easter | ; God Known in Jesus Christ | Resurrection and Exaltation; Jesus Christ | ; Jesus Christ: Resurrection |

Consummate Mission Praise #453

Brandish Title: Low in the grave He lay Outset Line: Low in the grave He lay Tune Title: CHRIST AROSE Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-99 Meter: 65 64 with refrain Date: 1999 Bailiwick: Seasons of the Christian Year | Easter and Holy Week

Hymnal #273

Display Championship: Low in the grave he lay First Line: Low in the grave he lay Melody Title: CHRIST AROSE Author: Robert Lowry Date: 1992 Source: Brightest and Best, 1875

Hymns for a Pilgrim People #207

Brandish Championship: Up From the Grave He Arose Kickoff Line: Low in the grave He lay Tune Title: CHRIST AROSE Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 6.5.6.4 with Refrain Scripture: Acts ii:24 Engagement: 2007 Subject: Easter | ; Jesus Christ | ; Resurrection |

Hymns of Faith #166

Display Championship: Christ Arose! First Line: Low in the grave He lay-Jesus my Savior! Tune Title: [Low in the grave He lay-Jesus my Savior!] Author: Robert Lowry Scripture: Matthew 28:two Date: 1980 Subject: Christ | Resurrection

Lift Up Your Hearts #186

Display Title: Depression in the Grave He Lay First Line: Low in the grave he lay Tune Title: CHRIST AROSE Writer: Robert Lowry Meter: half dozen.five.6.4 refrain 7.ix.11.11.6.vii Scripture: Matthew 27:59-lx; Matthew 27:66; Matthew 28:2-ten; Acts two:24 Date: 2013 Subject area: Biblical Names and Places | Peter; Church building Year | Easter/Season of Easter

One Lord, One Religion, One Baptism #341

Display Championship: Christ Arose First Line: Depression in the grave He lay Tune Championship: CHRIST AROSE Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 6 5 6 4 with refrain Scripture: Matthew 27:57 - 28:10; Marker xvi:i-6; Luke 23:50-54; Luke 24:1-12; Revelation 20:vi Engagement: 2018 Subject field: Christian Year | Easter; Jesus Christ | Redemptive work; Jesus Christ | Resurrection; The Celebration of the Gospel Story | Easter

Psalter Hymnal (Grey) #396

Display Title: Low in the Grave Christ Lay First Line: Depression, in the grave Christ lay Tune Title: CHRIST AROSE Writer: Robery Lowry Meter: 65 64 with refrain Scripture: Matthew 28:2; Acts 2; Acts 2:24; 1 Corinthians fifteen Date: 1987 Subject: Easter | ; Freedom | ; Songs for Children | Hymns

Rejoice Hymns #325

Brandish Title: Christ Arose Start Line: Low in the grave He lay Tune Title: CHRIST AROSE! Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: Irregular Scripture: Luke 24:6 Date: 2011 Subject: Easter | ; Jesus | Resurrection

Santo, Santo, Santo #185

Display Title: Low in the Grave He Lay (La tumba le encerró) Showtime Line: Low in the grave he lay (La tumba le encerró) Melody Championship: CHRIST AROSE Author: George P. Simmonds, 1890-1991; Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 6 v 6 4 with refrain Scripture: Matthew 27:59-60; Matthew 27:66; Matthew 28:2-x; Marking 16:ane; Acts ii:24; 1 Corinthians 15:54-55 Date: 2019 Subject: Año Cristiano | Semana Santa; Christian Year | Easter; Victoria | ; Victory |

Sing Joyfully #269

Display Championship: Christ Arose! Kickoff Line: Depression in the grave He lay Tune Title: [Low in the grave He lay] Writer: Robert Lowry Appointment: 1989 Subject: Adoration | ; Jesus Christ | Kingship and Reign; Jesus Christ | Suffering; Praise of Christ | ; Worship |

Singing the Faith #305

Display Title: Upwards from the grave he arose Beginning Line: Low in the grave he lay Tune Championship: CHRIST AROSE Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 65 64 and refrain Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66; Matthew 28:1-six; Mark sixteen:1-half-dozen; Luke 23:50-54; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:ane-18; 1 Corinthians 15:26-28; 1 Corinthians 15:55; Revelation twenty:six Date: 2011 Subject: Jesus Christ: Risen and Ascended |

The Celebration Hymnal #357

Display Title: Christ Arose First Line: Low in the grave He lay Tune Title: CHRIST AROSE Author: Robert Lowry Meter: vi.v.six.four. with Refrain Date: 1997 Subject: Christ | Ascension and Reign; The Life of Christ | Resurrection

The Covenant Hymnal #245

Display Title: Low in the Grave He Lay Outset Line: Low in the grave he lay Tune Title: CHRIST AROSE Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: half dozen.5.six.4. with refrain Scripture: Matthew 27:59-60; Matthew 28:ane-10; 1 Corinthians xv:20 Engagement: 1996 Subject: Easter | Resurrection; Liberation |

The Cyber Hymnal #3782

Display Title: Low in the Grave He Lay First Line: Low in the grave He lay, Jesus my Savior Tune Title: [Depression in the grave He lay, Jesus my Savior] Writer: Robert Lowry Source: Brightest and Best, past Lowry & W. Howard Doane (New York: Biglow & Main, 1875)

The United Methodist Hymnal #322

Display Title: Up from the Grave He Arose First Line: Low in the grave he lay Tune Title: CHRIST AROSE Author: Robert Lowry Meter: 65.64 with Refrain Date: 1989 Subject area: Christ'southward Gracious Life | Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year | Rising; Christian Year | Easter; Jesus Christ | ; Triumph |

The Worshiping Church #235

Display Championship: Christ Arose! First Line: Low in the grave he lay Melody Title: CHRIST AROSE Writer: Robert Lowry Meter: vi.v.6.five.Ref. Scripture: Matthew 28:2; Luke 24:6; Acts 2:24; Revelation 5:10; Revelation 22:5 Date: 1990

This Far By Faith #94

Display Title: Low in the Grave He Lay (Up from the Grave He Arose) Outset Line: Low in the grave he lay Melody Title: CHRIST ALONE Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Scripture: Luke 24:six Engagement: 1999 Subject: Easter |

Timeless Truths #939

Display Title: Christ Arose First Line: Depression in the grave He lay Melody Championship: [Low in the grave He lay] Writer: R. L. Meter: 6.v.half dozen.five.7.nine.eleven.11.six.7 Scripture: Mark xvi:6 Field of study: Resurrection | Source: Faith Publishing Firm, Echoes from Sky, 1976 (195); Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Christ_Arose)

Total Praise #275

Display Title: Christ Arose First Line: Low in the grave He lay Tune Title: CHRIST AROSE Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 6 v half-dozen iv with refrain Scripture: Mark 16:6 Appointment: 2011 Subject field: Easter | ; Jesus Christ | His Ascension and Reign; Jesus Christ | His Atonement, Crucifixion and Expiry; Jesus Christ | Savior; Victory |

Trinity Psalter Hymnal #367

Display Title: Up from the Grave He Arose First Line: Depression in the grave he lay Tune Title: CHRIST AROSE Author: Robert Lowry Meter: xi.10.ref. Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10; Acts two:24 Date: 2018 Subject: Children'southward Hymns | ; Christ | Resurrection of

Voices Together #333

Display Title: Low in the Grave He Lay Starting time Line: Depression in the grave he lay Melody Championship: CHRIST AROSE Author: Robert Lowry Meter: 11.10 with refrain Scripture: Matthew 27:57 - 28:10; Mark 15:42 - 16:eight; Luke 23:fifty - 24:12; John xx:one-x; Acts two:23-24; 1 Corinthians 15:54-58 Appointment: 2020 Subject area: Jesus Christ | Death of; Reign of Christ | Source: Brightest and Best, 1875

Worship and Rejoice #294

Brandish Championship: Christ Arose! Beginning Line: Low in the grave he lay Melody Title: CHRIST AROSE Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: half dozen.5.vi.5.Ref. Scripture: Matthew 28:2; Marker xvi:6; Luke 24:6; John one:ane-ii; John twenty:18; Acts two:24; Revelation 5:10; Revelation 22:5 Date: 2003

Yes, Lord! #261

Display Title: Christ Arose First Line: Low in the grave He lay Melody Title: [Low in the grave He lay] Author: Robert Lowry Engagement: 1982 Subject: Easter |

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