"Christ Arose!"

Christ Arose!

Robert Lowry is credited with the beautiful hymn, “Christ Arose.” Lowry based his verses on a passage in the Bible that tells of Christ’s resurrection. Luke 24:6 says, "He is not here, but is risen." As a pastor and church musician, Lowry served in churches in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. In 1862, while having his daily devotion, the words to “Christ Arose” came to him during the Easter season. As a lifelong musician, he had an organ in his home, so he also wrote the score as well.

Lowry once was quoted about his talents as a musician and song-writer, “My brain is sort of a spinning machine, for there is music running through it all the time.” He was also considered by many to be a Bible scholar and an excellent preacher. Later in his life, Lowry became the music editor for the Biglow Publishing Company. “Christ Arose” remains an inspirational favorite among Christians worldwide.

Christ Arose

(1) Low in the grave He lay,

Jesus, my Savior!

Waiting the coming day,

Jesus, my Lord!

CHORUS: 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!

(2) Vainly they watched His bed,

Jesus, my Savior!

Vainly they sealed the dead,

Jesus my Lord!

(3) Death could not keep his prey,

Jesus my Savior!

He tore the bars away,

Jesus, my Lord!

As a musician, Lowry was known to concentrate his work on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. He also wrote the Christian hymn, “Up From The Grave He Arose” in addition to “Christ Arose.” Both of these songs are often used in Easter services.

“Christ Arose!”

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