Resting from His Work Today { Resting from His Work Today by Thomas Whytehead, c. 1840 GETHSEMANE-Richard Redhead Resting from His Work Today } Resting from His work today In the tomb the Saviour lay; Still He slept, from Head to Feet Shrouded in the winding-sheet, Lying in the rock alone, Hidden by the sealed stone. Late at even there was seen Watching long the Magdalene; Early, ere the break of day, Sorrowful she took her way To the holy garden glade, Where her buried Lord was laid. So with Thee, till life shall end, I would solemn vigil spend; Let me hew Thee, Lord, a shrine In this rocky heart of mine, Where in pure embalmed cell None but Thou may ever dwell. Myrrh and spices will I bring, True affection's offering; Close the door from sight and sound Of the busy world around, And in patient watch remain Till my Lord appear again.