These words were written with the season of Lent in mind, but they could easily be true of Good Friday as parts of Protestantism observe it. Each year we spend forty days pretending Jesus is going to die; we go hungry and grow—despite ourselves—angry; we prepare for what is going to take place. But it …
Martin Luther’s classic Easter hymn, Christ Jesus Lay In Death’s Strong Bands. The lyrics (more or less): 1 Christ Jesus lay in death’s strong bands, for our offenses given; but now at God’s right hand He stands and brings us light from heaven. Therefore let us joyful be and sing to God right thankfully loud …
Christ Is Risen, by Page CXVI. The lyrics have been supplemented with a few contemporary flourishes, the tune is new. 1. See the chains of death are broken; Of earth below and Heav’n above Joy in each amazing token Of His rising, Lord of love; Chorus Christ is risen! He has burst His bonds in …
A reflection on the biblical character Barabbas by Jason Eady, someone I hadn’t heard of before. It has some interesting phrasings and perspectives. “Well the guilt hangs twice as heavy when it’s followed by a surprise I’d surrendered, I was ready to give up and do my time I did not know his name, did …
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