At the Rising of the Sun

AT THE RISING OF THE SUN The sky was slowly brightening with the dawning of the day, It had been three days and nights now that the Savior there did lay, But then suddenly an earthquake and the stone rolled from the door, For the Savior had just risen, was alive forever more! At the rising of the sun The grave had been defeated, yes the victory had been won! At the rising of the sun Salvation’s plan was done, death at last was overcome-- I’m so glad for the rising of the sun! The women now were coming with their spices fresh and sweet, Coming now just to anoint Him, but an angel they did meet. He said, “Do not be affrighted, for I know why you have come, But the man you seek has risen at the rising of the sun!” At the rising of the sun The grave had been defeated, yes the victory had been won! At the rising of the sun Salvation’s plan was done, death at last was overcome-- I’m so glad for the rising of the sun! Dear friend, are you defeated? Are you struggling today? Do you feel your life is hopeless as you travel on your way? Just look where Christ was buried, see your victory is won, And one day you’ll go to meet Him at the rising of the Son! At the rising of the Son When He returns victorious, ever more on earth to reign, At the rising of the Son We’ll shout forever more on that peaceful heavenly shore, “Hallelujah for the rising of the Son!” Music may be written to these words.