1. Just before sundown that sad afternoon,
They placed our dear Savior in His
borrowed tomb;
Afraid that the people would steal
Him away,
The soldiers stood guard as they
sealed up His grave.
2. Early on Sunday with hearts filled
with gloom,
in love for their Savior, they came
to the tomb;
But wonder of wonders, just like
He foretold,
Long before sunrise, the Son had
arose.
Chorus: Long before sunrise, the
Son had arose!
Raised in great power, defeating
His foes.
Back up to the Father, triumphant
He goes,
Long before sunrise, the Son had
arose.
3. Jesus ascended, His glory restored,
He reigns in great power, for Jesus
is Lord!
And soon He is coming for His chosen
Bride,
And on that great sunrise, the saints
shall arise!
CHORUS: On that great sunrise, the
saints shall arise!
For we shall see Him in clouds of
the sky!
Caught up in glory to heaven on
high!
On that great sunrise, the saints
shall arise!
TAG: Long before sunrise, the Son had arose!
Words by Larry A. Hamblen; Music by
Jerry D. Hamblen.
Copyright © 2004 Hamblen &
Hamblen Music.
All Rights Reserved. CCLI #:
4595207.