It Feels Like Easter

June 23, 2021 Uncategorized

In thinking about what we have collectively been through, I looked at the texts of Easter hymns, because opening things up again has the feeling of resurrection.

From Hymn 175, “Hail thee, festival day!”:

6 – Jesus the health of the world, enlighten our minds, thou Redeemer, Son of the Father supreme, only-begotten of God: Hail thee, festival day!…

7 – Spirit of life and of power, now flow in the fount of our being, light that dost lighten all, life that in all dost abide: Hail thee, festival day!…

8 – Praise to the Giver of good! Thou Love who art author of concord, pour out thy balm on our souls, order our ways in thy peace: Hail thee festival day!…

As we tiptoe into parts of life that were temporarily taken from us, let us gratefully acknowledge that our Redeemer has never left our side.

Brad Norris

Minister of Music