1. "Were You There" - Selah
Curb
- And were you there when they laid Him in the tomb
Were you there when they laid His precious body in the tomb
Sometimes it causes me to tremble, I cry and I tremble
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb
This incredibly powerful a capella song, from 2001's Press On, features singer Russ Taff. Selah released a second live version (without Taff) on Timeless: The Selah Music Collection. Each one offers Selah's beautiful inspirational sounds and you simply can't go wrong with them when it's worship music you want.
2. "Celebrate (He Lives)" - Fred Hammond
Verity Records/Legacy
- They took my savior down from off that rugged cross
They laid him in a tomb it seemed that all hope was truly lost
But the third day came along and brought the rhythm of life
The stone was rolled away an angel proudly proclaimed
Originally found on Something Bout Love, this song is so good that it simply had to be included on The Essential Fred Hammond. With an old-school soulful sound, Fred hits every note just perfectly.
3. "Arise My Love" - NewSong
Reunion
- Arise, My love.
Arise, My love.
The grave no longer
has a hold on you
No more death's sting
No more suffering
Arise...Arise...my love.
Originally heard on 1995's People Get Ready, this song is so good that it has made two return appearances -- in 2000 on Arise My Love...Best of Newsong and again in 2005 on The Very Best of Newsong. Slow and easy, this song will definitely help you remember why the day is important.
4. "In Christ Alone" - Natalie Grant
Curb
- There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave he rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
This version of the popular song was written in 2002 by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty and made popular by the Newsboys in 2003. Natalie first released it on WOW Worship (Aqua) in 2006, and it also appears as a bonus track on her 2008 release, Relentless. Her voice, over very ethereal sounding music, makes this version a favorite in any collection.
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- Natalie Grant Profile
- Who Sings "In Christ Alone?"
5. "They Could Not" - Sandi Patty
Word Records
- So finally upon a rugged cross
They killed the man who would not suffer loss
And when at last they took what willingly He gave
He died, but could they keep Him in the grave
Featuring Sandi Patty at her inspirational gospel best, this song has been blessing listeners for over two decades.
