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 Matthew 28:2
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Matthew 28:2
"Behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from the sky and came and rolled away the stone from the door and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him, the guards shook, and became like dead men. The angel answered the women, “Don’t be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who has been crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying."
— Matthew 28:2
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Praise, Resurrection, Easter, Hope, Victory. Many worship songs connected to Matthew 28:2 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Praise
- Resurrection
- Easter
- Hope
- Victory
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
O Day of Rest and Gladness
Reflection Hymn
He Rose
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn O Day of Rest and Gladness
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Scripture Reading Matthew 28:2
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Sermon Praise
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5
Reflection Hymn He Rose
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Closing Hymn Low in the Grave He Lay
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Low in the Grave He Lay is Robert Lowry’s 1874 resurrection gospel hymn, written with its own tune, CHRIST AROSE.
O Day of Rest and Gladness is Christopher Wordsworth’s hymn of praise for the Christian Lord’s Day.
Thine Be the Glory is an Easter hymn centered on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the victory over death that Christians confess through it.