PRELUDE TO EASTER # 5

THE RISEN LORD

Today a man named Jesus died upon this hill,

For a moment there was silence, my heart stood very still.

There were those that wept as He hung there on the tree,

Not knowing the significance, where they stodd was Calvary.

A common man named Joseph asked for the body of this man,

Not knowing what he was doing was part of the Master's plan.

He lay the body in a tomb covered by a stone,

Guarded by Roman soldiers where it was to be left alone.

The memories of yesterday are still fresh upon my mind,

Asking questions of the injustice, answers are hard to find.

The cross still stands firmly on the hill were Jesus died,

In my mind echoes the chant, to Him be crucified.

There is a silence in the air unlike that of yesterday,

To describe the contrast clearly, well it is hard to say.

Before Jesus died He promised He would rise from the grave,

His desire was to seek the lost that they might be saved.

Today I heard men talking, they were so full of pride,

They were still mocking Jesus who was crucified.

The anger grew within me, I didn't know what to say,

Dropping to my knees, I humbly began to pray.

Father please forgive me I know you're in control,

Forigve these men their foolishness, please save their souls.

It is now night, as I lay here in my bed,

Fearing the future of those men today after they are dead.

This morning I took a walk to the tomb where Jesus lay,

A delight to my eyes, the stone was rolled away.

The two soldiers were out cold lying on the ground,

An angel stood on the tomb proclaiming with joyful sound.

Jesus Christ is risen, He is no longer here,

Go and tell others, spread forth this joyful cheer.

The sting of death is stingless, the grave could not hold the King,

Sin's shackles have been broken, listen to the angels sing!!!