Initial A with Scenes of Easter, 1320, by Nerius (from www.metmuseum.org)

T’was the Sunday after the most unfortunate day,

When Jesus’ soul returned to heaven to pray,

But His body remained on Earth to stay.

Three women approached in a state of gloom,

Only to find an angel waiting in His tomb,

With no body left but a wonderful perfume.

“Fear not dear women,

Back from the dead,

He has risen again!”

In disbelief, they rushed back to town,

Where along the way, they stumbled into Him in person,

And at His feet, they threw themselves down.

At the sight of their Saviour, the one they adored,

The despair and pain in their hearts were pared,

And their faith and love was once again restored.