LYRICS
| 1. Low in the grave they had buried
Christ the Savior;
Dark was the night round
the silent guarded tomb,
But with the dawn came
a glow of heav’nly splendor
Glory filled the earth dispelling gloom.
Refrain.
Wake, sweetest strains of music!
Telling out the story
How from death the Savior rose
To live forevermore.
Wake, sweetest strains of music!
Drive away all sadness
Let your anthems ring from shore to shore.
2. Close to the tomb were
the soldiers vigil keeping,
When from above came
a form of dazzling light,
Then He arose from the grave
a mighty Victor
Angels welcomed Him in robes of white.
Refrain.
Wake, sweetest strains of music!
Telling out the story
How from death the Savior rose
To live forevermore.
Wake, sweetest strains of music!
Drive away all sadness
Let your anthems ring from shore to shore.
3. Joy to the world, let this day
be filled with gladness—
Wake sweetest strains
join this happy Easter song,
Peace shall abide
for the grave has lost its terror
Christ is risen—let His praise prolong.
Refrain.
Wake, sweetest strains of music!
Telling out the story
How from death the Savior rose
To live forevermore.
Wake, sweetest strains of music!
Drive away all sadness
Let your anthems ring from shore to shore.
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