Classic Poem

Over the land in glory
Breaketh the Easter morn:
Nature repeateth her story, —
Life out of death new-born!
Lo, the year 's at the Spring,
Buds are blossoming,
Earth and heavens sing:
Life is life forever, evermore!

Listen, the birds are singing,
Softly the south winds play;
Bells in the steeples ringing
Welcome the festal day:
And the message they bear
On the radiant air
Chides sorrow and fear:
Life is life forever, evermore!

Skies of the spirit brighten,
Hopes like the birds return:
Hearts with the promise lighten, —
" Blessed are they that mourn."
To each winter a Spring
God will surely bring,
And the heart shall sing:
Life is life forever, evermore!