O Lord, who by triumphing over the power of darkness prepared our place in the New Jerusalem; grant us, who have this day given thanks for your resurrection, to praise you in that city of which you are the light; …[Continue]
Russian Easter Carol
Easter eggs! Easter eggs! Give to him that begs! For Christ the Lord is arisen. To the poor, open door, something give from your store! For Christ the Lord is arisen. Those who hoard, can’t afford – moth and rust …[Continue]
Hymn: Christ the Lord is Risen
By Charles Wesley Christ, the Lord, is risen today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth, reply, Alleluia! Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, …[Continue]
Easter Night
By Alice Maynell All night had shout of men, and cry Of woeful women filled His way; Until that noon of sombre sky On Friday, clamour and display Smote Him; no solitude had He, No silence, since Gethsemane. Public was …[Continue]
Easter Day
By Edmund Spenser Most glorious Lord of life, that on this day, Didst make Thy triumph over death and sin: And having harrow’d hell, didst bring away Captivity thence captive, us to win: This joyous day, dear Lord, with joy …[Continue]
The Empty Tomb
By Richard of Chichester Thanks be to thee, O Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits which thou hast given us, for all the pains and insults which thou hast borne for us. O most merciful Redeemer, Friend and Brother, …[Continue]
The Upper Room
By The Royal Maundy Lord Jesus Christ, who when thou wast about to institute thy holy Sacrament at the Last Supper didst wash the feet of the apostles, and teach us by they example the grace of humility: Cleanse us, …[Continue]
Zip!
By Evaleen Stein When we went to drive the cows home Down the lane to-day, There was such a funny bunny Jumped across the way! All we saw as he ran past us, Faster than a quail, Was his snow-white …[Continue]
Jesu Who Ought to be Praised
By Anonymous It were as easy for Jesu To renew the withered tree As to wither the new Were it His will so to do. Jesu! Jesu ! Jesu ! Jesu! meet it were to praise Him. There is no …[Continue]
