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Resting from His work today In the tomb the Savior lay; Still He slept, from head to feet Shrouded in the winding sheet, Lying in the rock alone, Hidden by the sealèd stone. Late at even there was seen Watching long the Magdalene; Early, ere the break of day, Sorrowful she took her way To the holy garden glade, Where her buried Lord was laid. So with Thee, till life shall end, I would solemn vigil spend: Let me hew Thee, Lord, a shrine In this rocky heart of mine, Where in pure embalmèd cell, None but Thou may ever dwell. Myrrh and spices will I bring, True affection’s offering; Close the doors from sight and sound Of the busy world around; And in patient watch remain Till my Lord appear again. -RESTING FROM HIS WORK TODAY Words: Thomas Whytehead, Poems, 1842; Whytehead’s original, longer hymn is titled Sabbath of the Saints of Old. Music: Redhead, Richard Redhead, Church Hymn Tunes, Ancient and Modern
Posted on: Sat, 19 Apr 2014 20:32:10 +0000

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