He Rose, also printed as He Arose, is an anonymous African American spiritual that tells the Easter story through a series of repeated scenes: the crucifixion of Jesus, Joseph’s burial of his body, Mary’s search for the Lord, and the angel rolling away the stone.
Hymns Based on 1 Corinthians 15:3
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to 1 Corinthians 15:3
"For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,"
— 1 Corinthians 15:3
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Resurrection, Assurance of Salvation, Atonement, Christian testimony, Christology. Many worship songs connected to 1 Corinthians 15:3 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Resurrection
- Assurance of Salvation
- Atonement
- Christian testimony
- Christology
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Response Hymn
I Love to Tell the Story
Reflection Hymn
He Rose
Example Worship Flow
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1
Call to Worship Psalm 100
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2
Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 15:3
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3
Sermon Resurrection
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4
Response Hymn I Love to Tell the Story
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5
Reflection Hymn He Rose
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
I Love to Tell the Story is a nineteenth-century gospel hymn about the Christian impulse to bear witness to Jesus Christ.
“In Christ Alone” is a modern creedal hymn that places Christian confidence in the person and saving work of Jesus Christ.