For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. (Job 19:25-26)
Cold He lay behind the heavy stone, Hidden there with broken hands and feet. Ruthless powers crushed His flesh and bone. It looked to be the ultimate defeat. Sadly, in the dawn Saint Mary’s three Trudged toward the tomb wherein He lay. Instead of death, an angel helped them see, Startled, that the stone was rolled away! A risen Jesus stood! He still drew breath! Radiance around Him warmed the air. In banks of lilies sweet we now see death Stripped of terror. Life, eternal, fair, Enjoins us all to claim His victory. Naught could stop us save our vanity.
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My all time favorite work of Handel. Our Church choir attempted this each year. Many happy memories.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter, AOW...
ReplyDeleteMay the joy of His resurrection abide in your all the year through.
ReplyDeleteHave the happiest Easter ever!
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ReplyDeleteCold He lay behind the heavy stone,
Hidden there with broken hands and feet.
Ruthless powers crushed His flesh and bone.
It looked to be the ultimate defeat.
Sadly, in the dawn Saint Mary’s three
Trudged toward the tomb wherein He lay.
Instead of death, an angel helped them see,
Startled, that the stone was rolled away!
A risen Jesus stood! He still drew breath!
Radiance around Him warmed the air.
In banks of lilies sweet we now see death
Stripped of terror. Life, eternal, fair,
Enjoins us all to claim His victory.
Naught could stop us save our vanity.
~ FreeThinke - The Sandpiper
Careful lest your post pop up on a computer at a college campus. You might be accused of a "micro aggression" against Muslims or Jews.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter AOW!
Mike,
DeletePffffft to micro aggressions!
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You'll be amazed at the Sign from Heaven he found. Believe me it's RELEVANT to the glory of this Easter Day.
Love it!
DeleteThanks, FT.
Happy Easter Mr. and Mrs.
ReplyDeleteMy Redeemer lives too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a coincidence!