Singing With Understanding
Low In The Grave He Lay

Children love to sing this song but seldom fully understand it. Consider explaining these words and concepts to the children as you practice the song.

Low In The Grave He Lay

arose came up from - For example, He arose from the water means he came up out of the water. Jesus came up out of the grave.
triumph a winning or a victory - In a battle, the winner triumphs over the loser.
foes enemies
victor winner
dark domain an evil kingdom or place - Satan's evil place which we call hell.
saints people who belong to God
reign rule - The King of England reigns (rules) over England.
prey captive or victim - The bird is the prey of the cat who is about to eat it.
bars what holds us in - Here it is talking about sin and death. Jesus tore the bars of sin and death away so we can be free.