THE EASTER VISIT

THE EASTER VISIT

You laid Him in my arms the night He came,

you took me on the Flight,

and even when you lost your Little Boy

you let me share your fright.

I was at Cana when your quiet word

evoked His wonder-hour,

with you I followed Him when, down long days,

He taught as One with power.

I stood beneath the Cross with you and watched

the heart within you break,

I helped you wrap His Body for the tomb

and wept for pity’s sake.

But in that dawning, going home to you –

beautiful evermore! –

I understood when He went in alone;

and closed the door.

Sister M St Virginia

America.  15 April 1938

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