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Empty
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Jul 30, 2026 updated
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Chris McClarney's song 'Empty' celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The lyrics describe the crucifixion and the empty tomb, emphasizing that death could not hold Him. The song proclaims Christ's victory over sin and death, inviting listeners to rejoice in His resurrection. It references the biblical account of the stone rolled away and the empty grave, echoing 1 Corinthians 15:55 with the line 'O tell me death where is your sting?' The overall message is one of hope and triumph, focusing on the central Christian belief that Jesus is alive.
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On that cross on Calvary's hill
Hope seemed lost, blood was spilled
The promised King in a tomb
Hell rejoiced, but Heaven knew
When the stone was rolled away
There was nothing in the grave
Empty, the grave is empty
No power of hell could hold him down
The grave is empty, my God is living
Death could not keep Him in the ground
The grave is empty
The greatest news there's ever been
Darkness lost, Jesus wins
Sin and shame, were crucified
So celebrate, He is alive
Empty, the grave is empty
No power of hell could hold him down
The grave is empty, my God is living
Death could not keep Him in the ground
The grave is empty
He's alive, He's alive
The Lamb of God, the King of Kings
He's alive, He's alive
O tell me death where is your sting?
He's alive, He's alive
The Lamb of God, the King of Kings
He's alive, He's alive
O tell me death where is your sting?
He's alive, He's alive
The Lamb of God, the King of Kings
He's alive, He's alive
O tell me death where is your sting?
O tell me death where is your sting?
Empty, the grave is empty
No power of hell could hold him down
The grave is empty, my God is living
Death could not keep Him in the ground
The grave is empty
He's alive, He's alive
The Lamb of God, the King of Kings
He's alive, He's alive
O tell me death where is your sting?
O tell me death where is your sting?
Empty, the grave is empty