orchidee

Victory Vanguard

Fits tune: Judas Maccabaeus

(\'Thine be the glory\')

Based on John 20 v.1 - 18

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Hail, Easter fair morn, resurrection dawn

Mary comes to tomb now, though her heart was torn

Saw the stone was rolled away, the entrance clear

Mighty and mysterious, special events here

 

Chorus

Angel announces, Jesus is not here

Burst the grave for ever, His victories appear

 

Peter and John hastened to that tomb too

There to be amazed by wondrous doings new

For they saw tomb empty, Christ He was not there

They would see Him risen, in His glories share - Chorus

 

Linen clothes lying, burial garments white

Christ had overcome death, turns our dark to light

And Mary too seeking, weeping there distressed

She Jesus\' voice recognised, was truly blessed - Chorus

 

\'Twas by her name called, Jesus spoke to her

\'Mary\' said He to her, then her heart did stir

\'Rabboni\', \'Master\', was her sure reply

Now she knew that Christ would never, never die - Chorus

 

So she instructed by Jesus did go

And to the disciples the glad tidings show

That the Lord she had seen, He was risen indeed

Great comforts, Good Shepherd, He would still them feed - Chorus