From doom and gloom to ecstasy

His body had been wrapped and firmly bound
as it lay dead and lifeless in the ground.
The stone rolled over shutting out the light
and the doors of death sealed so very tight

Outside the grave all hope has been shattered
despair was rife, His disciples scattered.
Where will they all go and what shall they do?
For all their hopes had been centred on You.

All forlorn, they did not know what to say
defeat and disappointment filled their day.
Then Mary came running into the room
with this wonderful message from the tomb.

He's alive! He's back from the dead!
He has risen just like He had said.
Conquering death and the grave.
He's risen with mighty power to save.

He's alive! Come with me and see.
For He has won the victory.
Rejoice with me as the good news I tell
that Jesus has triumphed over death and hell.

Death's been conquered by Christ the crucified
for the doors of death He has burst open wide.
Rising in the power of an endless life
conquering Satan through selfless sacrifice.