easter weekend

a few things can compare to the loveliness of a beautiful easter day. complete with a blooming cross of colorful flowers representing the risen christ, the banging of the drums and blowing of trumpets, the sermon reminding us of our finitude and need for redemption, the constant announcement that salvation has been given, the companionship of those who love honestly and sincerely, the correct enjoyment of things meant for pleasure. yesterday was beautiful.

EASTER-WINGS by George Herbert


LORD, who createdst man in wealth and store,
Though foolishly he lost the same,
Decaying more and more,
Till he became
Most poor :

With thee
O let me rise
As larks, harmoniously,
And sing this day thy victories :
Then shall the fall further the flight in me.


My tender age in sorrow did beginne :
And still with sicknesses and shame
Thou didst so punish sinne,
That I became
Most thinne.

With thee
Let me combine,
And feel this day thy victorie,
For, if I imp my wing on thine,
Affliction shall advance the flight in me.