The Promise of Easter
On that glorious day of Christ’s rise to the right hand of our Lord,
The Angels in Heaven raised voices of triumph and sang in holy accord
With the prophet’s dreams and stories told of the power of our Lord.
Now, on this day, my eyes lift upward longing to see His face
And to hear again those angel voices returning to this place
To once again bring solace to those who smile upon His face.
Centuries have come and gone filled with hope for those whose hearts
Seek truth and, finding life in the Scriptures, work to live the parts
Set forth by God, passing to generations peace for aching hearts.
For on that night, oh so long ago, when it seemed the end had come,
And by the light of dawn a grieving soul sought comfort by the tomb,
A miracle was discovered proclaiming, “He is risen! Come!”
“Come all to see the glory of the Savior, Christ the risen Lord,
For He walked among you and by His blood your faith is shield and sword
Against all despair and even death, for you are loved by the Lord!”
A promise made by the Holiest of those to walk among us
Still, to this day, brings longing to those who strain to hear a chorus
Of angels shouting, heralding the return of God’s Son to us.
Text (c)1999, April Gilford. Image (c)Gospelgif.com
Easter, Easter poem, Christian poetry
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