Victor

Victor of the Dark Domain

 

 

Somewhere in time, this week, I have had a hymn running through my mind.  It’ funny, I haven’t been to a church that has sung this song in a while, but it’s still imbedded in my brain.  Probably the observance of Easter brought it to the forefront.

 

Text: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
Music: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
Tune: CHRIST AROSE, Meter: 65.64 with Refrain

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1.      Low in the grave he lay, Jesus my Savior,

waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord!

Refrain:

Up from the grave he arose;

with a mighty triumph o'er his foes;

he arose a victor from the dark domain,

and he lives forever, with his saints to reign.

He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!

 

2.      Vainly they watch his bed, Jesus my Savior,

vainly they seal the dead, Jesus my Lord!

(Refrain)

 

3.      Death cannot keep its prey, Jesus my Savior;

he tore the bars away, Jesus my Lord!

(Refrain)

 

The stanza that is sticking with me is – he arose a victor from the dark domain. 

Many times, when I read the headlines, I feel like evil is winning. 

What I have to remember is that evil may win a battle, but Christ alone will win the war.  

 

Revelation 1:18

King James Version (KJV)

¹⁸ I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.