Tune: Lancashire
('The day of Resurrection')
John 20 v.11-18
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Mary stood weeping outside
The tomb, and woe, betide
For she wept, her Lord had died
They had laid Him inside
Looking in, two angels she
Did see, but was not He
For He had risen, she saw
Him there in tomb no more
When she turned back, Jesus there
Though she was not aware
It was Him, but gardener
She did suppose He were
'Woman, why you weep?' Jesus said
'Who do you seek?' who dead?
Mary said 'If you know where
He is, please with me share'
Jesus said to her, 'Mary'
That was enough, here see
Mention of her name lovingly
She knew Jesus He be
'Rabboni', 'Teacher'', replied
You were the one that died
But now live for evermore
Lord to each utmost shore
'Do not hold me Mary', He said
'For I not ascended
Yet to my Father, He yours too'
To many, not a few
'He my God and your God be'
He brings us victory
Mary went, with others shared
That things thus with her fared
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: April 2nd, 2018 02:02
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 7676 7676 metre. A few extra syllables added, that fit in with some longer notes.
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments4
Good Maaning Orchi ----Maaningful Morning - is that a spelling error - should I read on?
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Thanks Michael. Oops, maybe there were sheep around, and saw a maaan risen from the dead! (baaaa). Well, as it turned to Easter Sunday, it's not 'mourning'.
I think you're pulling the wool over my eyes Orchi - actually I quite like Maaning can we invent a meaning for it - if so I'll write a poem about it - inspiration can come from the most unlikely places
Beautiful piece of music Orchidee - I've heard it in films and never knew what it was....... now I know to my benefit! Lovely sentiments........
Thanks Lorna.
THANKS STEVE ~ I'm pleased your devotions have spread to EASTER MONDAY ~ still rejoicing in the CROSSWORK of CHRIST and the RESURRECTION ! Jesus who was sinless became SIN for US that we might be made the Righteousness of GOD in HIM ~ AMEN. Thanks also for another challenging Poem ~ I love all the MARYS they add a touch of Female Glamour and Logic to the Easter Story ! Pleased check my FUSION on CHOCOLATE ! Your Friend BRIAN
Thanks Brian. I'm a day behind in a way. I do readings first, then poem the same day, usually. I've got an old service book. Well, it observes days, times, seasons, etc, though St Paul says for us not get obsessed with them! But in some places we might not know - or may forget - Jesus is risen, as not a dicky bird is sung about it from some places who have 'choruses' always. Someone cussed there, for a guy who ALWAYS played guitar. They said 'Must we have him EVERY week, and no other music?! lol.
Very good write Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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