Listening to our prophet, President Thomas S. Monson, speak about the resurrection and the reason we celebrate this glorious Easter holiday reminded me of a special song written by my great grandfather, Albert R. Lyman. It is entitled, "Mary, to the Savior's Tomb".Mary, to the Savior's tomb hastened at the early dawn.
Spice she brought and sweet perfume, but the Lord she loved had gone.
For a while she ling'ring stood, filled with sorrow and surprise,
trembling while the crystal flood issued from her weeping eyes.
But her sorrows quickly fled, when she heard his welcome voice.
"Christ is risen from the dead and he bid your soul rejoice!"
What a change His words can make!
Turning darkness into day!
Ye who weep for Jesus' sake, He will wipe your tears away.
Spice she brought and sweet perfume, but the Lord she loved had gone.
For a while she ling'ring stood, filled with sorrow and surprise,
trembling while the crystal flood issued from her weeping eyes.
But her sorrows quickly fled, when she heard his welcome voice.
"Christ is risen from the dead and he bid your soul rejoice!"
What a change His words can make!
Turning darkness into day!
Ye who weep for Jesus' sake, He will wipe your tears away.
Amen.
Happy Easter, everyone!
Happy Easter, everyone!
