Morning Breaks Upon the Gloom

Julia H. Johnston • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Verse 1

See the place where Jesus lay, Mark the open portal; Angels rolled the stone away, On that day immortal.

Chorus

Morning breaks upon the gloom, Broken seal and empty tomb, Seek Him not among the dead, He is risen, as He said.

Verse 2

Hasten now to those who grieve, Tell the wondrous story; Be not faithless, but believe; Ye shall see His glory.

Chorus

Morning breaks upon the gloom, Broken seal and empty tomb, Seek Him not among the dead, He is risen, as He said.

Verse 3

See the place where Jesus lay, Weep no more in sadness; Hail His resurrection day, Bright with joy and gladness.

Chorus

Morning breaks upon the gloom, Broken seal and empty tomb, Seek Him not among the dead, He is risen, as He said.

Verse 4

Tell the world that Jesus lay, And shall live forever; From the life that now His gives Death no more shall sever.

Chorus

Morning breaks upon the gloom, Broken seal and empty tomb, Seek Him not among the dead, He is risen, as He said.

Scripture References

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