Easter Sunrise

EASTER SUNRISE Outside, perfect Sunrise Service. The air’s so fresh. Pastel dresses, pretty ties. Resurrection from the creche. Birth and rebirth celebrated. Jesus - our Dayspring on High. As sunrise songs begin, elated, Oh how blessed with warming-eye. The Son! The Son! Salvation Hallelujahs in the blue and red hills - Up goes the praise of creation. Though a miniature group, it thrills With anticipation of eternity nigh - Gathered with the communion of saints. Early risers savor the reverberating sigh, Remembering our Savior - with no restraints. We smile, we nod at one another Knowing each person rose to the occasion. Oh how much love, one for another, In this small concreted space - a holy invasion. Can you see the angel armies all about - In power, quietness, expectation? The one who rolled the tomb’s stone with a shout Surely sees glory after glory without cessation. We remember the snow white lamb of Bethlehem; The victorious, merciful and just lion; The great I Am; The One who awakens Zion. The air, so fresh, and we’re squeaky clean Not because of water and soap But because we accepted and lean On Jesus Christ our Living Hope. Dressed in pretty attire, not to be seen, But to honor and applaud The Great - The death and resurrection was the scene, For the return of the King of kings, we cannot wait. Bruised bones resolved, inhale - the inspire. The second Adam resurrected on Sunday. Laud, sing - with Holy Spirit fire. Join in this spectacular prayer ballet And the cloudburst of the sunrise choir. Bursting with pink, tangerine and baby blue - The horizon and the faithful spire; The disclosure of God breaks through. 3/22/2023 Sponsor: Regina McIntosh