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498 The Resurrection Day

Words: John T. Hocutt, 1959

Music: John T. Hocutt, 1959

Meter: 6s & 10s.

Copyright: 1960 Sacred Harp Publishing Company

Oh, Resurrection Day!
When Christ the Savior comes some morning fair,
The grave will open wide
And saints will rise to meet Him in the air.

[chorus]
Oh! may we meet in heav’n
To sing the praises of our Lord and King,
And gathered round the snow-white throne
Make heaven’s portals ring.