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 28:5
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Matthew 28:5
"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 28:5
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Praise, Easter, Resurrection, Christian hope, Salvation. Many worship songs connected to Matthew 28:5 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Praise
- Easter
- Resurrection
- Christian hope
- Salvation
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Low in the Grave He Lay
Response Hymn
The Strife Is O’er, the Battle Done
Reflection Hymn
He Rose
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Low in the Grave He Lay
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Scripture Reading Matthew 28:5
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Sermon Praise
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Response Hymn The Strife Is O’er, the Battle Done
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Reflection Hymn He Rose
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Closing Hymn Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today is a historic Easter hymn of resurrection praise.
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.
“The Strife Is O’er, the Battle Done” is an Easter hymn that proclaims Christ’s resurrection as the decisive victory of life over death.
Thine Be the Glory is an Easter hymn of resurrection victory, Christian assurance, and congregational praise.
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.
Welcome, Happy Morning is an Easter hymn in John Ellerton’s English translation of a Latin text by Venantius Fortunatus.
“Were You There” is an African American spiritual that turns the Passion narrative into an act of searching, personal contemplation.
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