Hell was in an uproar because it was done away with.
It was in an uproar because it is mocked.
It was in an uproar, for it is destroyed.
It is in an uproar, for it is annihilated.
It is in an uproar, for it is now made captive.
Hell took a body, and discovered God.
It took earth, and encountered Heaven.
It took what it saw, and was overcome by what it did not see.
O death, where is thy sting?
O Hades, where is thy victory?
Christ is Risen, and you, o death, are annihilated!
Christ is Risen, and the evil ones are cast down!
Christ is Risen, and the angels rejoice!
Christ is Risen, and life is liberated!
Christ is Risen, and the tomb is emptied of its dead;for Christ having risen from the dead,is become the first-fruits of those who have fallen asleep.
To Him be Glory and Power forever and ever. Amen!
John Chrysostom (349-407)
4 comments:
He is risen indeed!
Christ is Risen :) He has risen indeed!!! :)
Thank you Jesus
Happy Easter
Jen at http://jenz.wordpress.com/
I loved the line "hell took a body and discovered God". Gives me chills. Christ is Risen, hallelujah!
Wonderful!
thank you!
I wish I'd found this early, I'd have linked to you.
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