Meanwhile the day began to
dawn--
The first day of the week--
And sorrowing women early came,
The sacred tomb to seek;
With spices and with ointment sweet,
To preserve the precious clay;
And saying: "Who shall roll for us
That heavy stone away?"
But when they reached the sepulchre,
They saw the stone removed,
And entering in, they also missed
The form of Him the loved.
Instead, they saw a strange youn man,
Sitting up on the right,
Clothed in a long, white flowing robe,
And they were filled with fright.
And he said unto them : "Fear not,
Ye seek Him who was slain.
He is not here. He's risen indeed,
Come, see where He has lain."
