How can a resurrection come

How can a resurrection come when bodies do not heal?

A thousand cuts felt every day, and each one takes some hope away;

So grief and pain we feel.

 

Or nameless torments of the mind now drive us to the edge;

When sighs too deep for words to frame still leave us soaked in fear and shame,

How do we keep our pledge? 

 

How do we keep our promises to serve our God alone,

When every step becomes a fall, or moment's doubt casts deathly pall,

And hope is soon far gone?

 

Lord, show us where new life begins when mind or body fail!

O Resurrected One, draw near despite infirmity and fear!

Let hope at last prevail!

 

 

TEXT: Charles Spence Freeman, March 2024.

MUSIC: Tune REST, Frederick Charles Maker, 1887.

 

 

Not everyone is able to participate fully in the joy and celebration of days like Easter Sunday. Whether it be from physical illnesses or impediments, or due to injuries to the mind or the soul, the "alleluias" and songs of praise simply cannot rise with that kind of joy, no matter how earnestly desired they may be. If you are one of those people or have ever been one of those people (raises hand), this is for you.