An Anthem of Spring

An Anthem of Spring Evelyn Pearl Anderson The third month of the year Visions of snow leaving Green colors coming on trees; Springtime begins blooming Giving meaning to the word “spring” Derived from old English “springan” Meaning to spring forth as in how the flowers bloom this season Spring is known as the season of Rebirth, renewal and regrowth* This is expressed in many ways From flowers, colorful eggs to new clothes But the best expression is to attend An Easter service of one’s choice There we hear a message And the choir sing to rejoice We might be told of how after The Lord’s Supper was served Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane There in great agony He prayed Later, at Mount of Olives, he requested A donkey and colt to ride into Jerusalem Leaves of Palm trees were scattered The King of the Jews would be tortured and shamed We are reminded of the Crucifixion Of how our Lord Jesus Christ Carried the old cross to Calvary After being mocked, rebuked Jesus died on this cross at the ninth hour There at Golgotha, He died for you and me He was buried in a borrowed tomb And on the third day, he arose Hallelujah! He arose! Hallelujah! He’s alive! We celebrate this miraculous, springtime day Anthems are sung across many lands “Christ the LORD is risen today” How blessed we are, my friends! Happy Easter!