lay in the grave

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Not the certain fact that Jesus lay in the grave; but the blessed Man Himself, who lay there for me.

From Love to the Uttermost Expositions of John XIII.-XXI. by Meyer, F. B. (Frederick Brotherton)

The mother who lay in the grave, was the mother of my infancy; the little creature in her arms, was myself, as I had once been, hushed for ever on her bosom.

From David Copperfield by Dickens, Charles

Must they then lay in the grave the mortal remains of the son of Monte-Cristo without a farewell kiss on the pale brow from his father?

From The Son of Monte-Cristo by Lermina, Jules

Hermann gave no answer; but Eugen felt what lay in the grave, searching glance with which he regarded him.

From Herman A Novel by Werner, E.

All Friday night, Saturday, and Saturday night, His body lay in the grave; His soul was—where we cannot tell. 

From Twenty-Five Village Sermons by Kingsley, Charles