Richard and I attended the Easter Ceremonies service this evening at the church of St. Margaret of Antioch in the village of St. Margaret South Elmham.
1. Awake, awake: fling off the night! 2. Awake and rise, like men renewed,
For God has sent his glorious light; men with the Spirit’s power endued.
and we who live in Christ’s new day The light of life in us must glow,
must works of darkness put away. and fruits of truth and goodness show.
3. Let in the light; all sin expose 4. Awake, and rise up from the dead,
to Christ, whose life no darkness knows. and Christ his light on you will shed.
Before his cross for guidance kneel; Its power will wrong desires destroy,
his light will judge and, judging, heal. and your whole nature fill with joy.
5. Then sing for joy, and use each day;
give thanks for everything alway.
Lift up your hearts; with one accord
praise God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
J R Peacey
Lavinia Ross said:
A peaceful evening to you and your family, Clare. I love the early evening photos of the church and grounds, and the wildflowers among the gravestones.
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank-you so much, Lavinia. We have had a very peaceful evening and it’s already Easter Day! A very Happy Easter to you and Rick xx
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Lavinia Ross said:
It is 6:08 PM on Saturday here on the west coast. Roughly 6 more hours to go until Easter. We had a beautiful sunny day today, and time in the garden. 🙂
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Clare Pooley said:
That sounds wonderful! It was a chilly day but fairly bright today. Sadly, we have a wet and cool day tomorrow.
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margaret21 said:
A very happy Easter to you all.
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Clare Pooley said:
And to you, Margaret.
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navasolanature said:
Wishing you a Happy Easter and thank you for a very ‘English’ Holy Week. Here Semana Santa has been in full and majestic processions but watching some of the TV news on these in Spain there is a real devotional approach and love of the figures they bring out of the churches showing the events of Holy Week. It’s not really something I can be involved in but have attended some of the local processions. It was good to see your church and follow the hymns through the week!
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank-you very much! A very Happy Easter to you too.
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Lisa G. said:
I really wanted to go last night but was unable to – but Christ is risen anyway! 🙂 These verses you posted are beautiful and encouraging.
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank-you very much, Lisa. He is risen indeed, Alleluia!
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