‘Twas the Day Before Easter
An original poem by Jennifer Crawford Walker
‘Twas the day before Easter, and all through the land
There was mourning and grieving for Jesus, the man.
Forsaken by God, abandoned by friends,
Jesus was punished for all of our sins.
“Crucify Him!” the angry crowds cheered.
“Save Yourself!” the bitter ones jeered.
His followers’ hopes were dashed in His death
As they witnessed their Leader take His last breath.
They didn’t remember or couldn’t understand
All Jesus said about God’s ultimate plan.
What they saw in this silence felt like the end;
They’d lost their Master, their Teacher, their Friend.
But Praise be to God – things aren’t as they seem!
A battle was raging – dying’s last scene.
Sin would not win, death could not hold
Messiah, Our Savior, as prophets foretold!
When on the third day and women were a-chatter,
Disciples ran to the tomb to see what was the matter.
The tomb – it was empty, just like they said.
Jesus had risen – He’s no longer dead!
Sin, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting?
It was finished! Sin’s curse – destroyed by The King!
Now Jesus exclaims from His Word every day,
“Come unto Me, I’m Life, Truth, The Way!”
‘Twas the morning of Easter, and all through the land,
We rejoice in Salvation, through Jesus, for man!
Jennifer Crawford Walker
4-22-11
Scripture references: John 20:1-29; 1 Corinthians 15:55; Mark chapter 16
(Years ago on the weekend before Easter, our daughter was randomly quoting “The Night Before Christmas”… and all of a sudden, this poem started swirling around in my mind. It was a sweet gift from The Lord to me, & I’m grateful to pass it along. )
