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Poem
April 1, 1812
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
An Easter hymn depicting the angel's announcement of Christ's resurrection, rolling away the tomb stone, and the fear of the guards, emphasizing faith and divine grace.
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POETRY.
EASTER HYMN.
Swift from the glorious realms above,
The realms of condescending love,
The Cherub did appear;
An earthquake did his message own,
His countenance like lightning shone,
And rolling back the massy stone,
The soldiers died with fear!
Ah! what avail'd their watchful care,
When high Omnipotence was there,
And all-commanding Grace?
Women devout, be not afraid,
The suffering Saviour here was laid,
But now is risen, as he said-.
"Behold the hallow'd place!
O glorious thought! O grateful day!
The stone of grief is roll'd away,
And Faith is standing nigh,
In shining raiment pure and white,
Surrounded by religious light,
At whose most awful, piercing sight
The carnal passions die!
EASTER HYMN.
Swift from the glorious realms above,
The realms of condescending love,
The Cherub did appear;
An earthquake did his message own,
His countenance like lightning shone,
And rolling back the massy stone,
The soldiers died with fear!
Ah! what avail'd their watchful care,
When high Omnipotence was there,
And all-commanding Grace?
Women devout, be not afraid,
The suffering Saviour here was laid,
But now is risen, as he said-.
"Behold the hallow'd place!
O glorious thought! O grateful day!
The stone of grief is roll'd away,
And Faith is standing nigh,
In shining raiment pure and white,
Surrounded by religious light,
At whose most awful, piercing sight
The carnal passions die!
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Easter Hymn
Resurrection
Angel Appearance
Empty Tomb
Christ Risen
Poem Details
Title
Easter Hymn.
Subject
Easter Resurrection
Key Lines
Swift From The Glorious Realms Above,
The Realms Of Condescending Love,
The Cherub Did Appear;
An Earthquake Did His Message Own,
His Countenance Like Lightning Shone,