Authored by John Keble, this sacred poem was first published in The Christian Year (1827) as the appointed text for Easter Eve. Structured in eight stanzas of eight lines, the piece reflects upon the stillness of the tomb, the burial of Christ, and the solemn rest preceding the Resurrection.
The poem was retained in all subsequent editions of The Christian Year and was occasionally extracted for collection use. In the Harrow School Hymn Book (No. 115), the opening stanza was selected as a standalone piece for chapel services, providing students with a quiet meditation during Holy Week and the Easter vigil.
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