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A Different Story By Brenda Drake

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A Different Story

The stone rejoiced as it was rolled aside,
The Creator of the universe was alive!
Glad was the napkin as it was folded and laid aside by the Lord,
His statement to world, He returned from death’s door.
The guards shook in wonder what they knew was true,
Jesus indeed did what He said He would do.
The women who were prepared to see what they already saw,
At the empty tomb stood in awe.
Sad hearts gathered to find strength to carry on in their despair,
Their hearts wept because Jesus, their Lord was not there.
Peter’s tender heart was pierced at the thought of the days before;
How He was saddened at His denial of His Lord.
The devils celebrated along with those who were in control,
Little did they know the great work accomplished by the cross and its cruel hold.
Heaven’ wept at the sight and the Father needed to look away,
But what a different story that is written on Resurrection Day!
Jesus was alive! He did what His birth planned from the start.
He died and rose again so death eternal sting did not need to be of our lives a part.
He is alive and His appearance caused hearts long ago to sing;
Now we all can rejoice and give glory to our Savior, our Risen King.

Luke 24:6-8
He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. And they remembered his words,

He was Lifted Up By Brenda Drake

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He was Lifted Up

He lifted up the cross to go to the place,
Where His sacrifice could lift us to receive His grace.
Every sin and shame was piled upon His back,
So the death-penalty of your sin you need not pack.
He that is Light went into the dark, blight of sin,
So all in darkness could allow the light of truth to enter in;
He who was the Way became sin and lost,
So we would find the way to life and holiness by way of the cross.
He who was crucified, lifted up His life again.
For He who is Life could draw you to Him.
He is not dead, He is alive and well,
And you who are or were dead are able to a new story to tell.
You are when His, a living, breathing part,
Of the Father, Son, and Spirit very loving heart.
You who were dead is alive too.
Jesus, the Risen Lord now dwells in you.
Celebrate the glorious day when all men are able to see;
If they lift their heart, mind, and soul, they are able to believe and receive..

Mark 16:6
And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.

He Saw By Brenda Drake

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He Saw

While looking over the city Jesus could see
That it would suffer because of apathy
How He longed to save it from such a fate
But the time was upon Him – the time was late
He know men’s hearts – the fickleness of man
He knew their great need and the Father’s plan
He saw as they lifted their voice in praise
That many would cry “Crucify Him” in just a few days
Heaven was watching as the multitude ushered in Jesus as King
They saw the little children dance and sing
Great was the expectation and excitement in the air
The streets were lined with Angels that were also there
Two realms were watching – one blind and one that could see
The eyes of man were hindered by sin and ideas preconceived|
They only saw their desire for a King to crown
They shouted praise as they waved palms and threw them down
But the heavens saw God’s great plan unfolding before them|
They could see man’s great need to be freed from sin
Indeed the rocks would have shouted if the children did not sing
For Greatly to be praised is Christ the King!

Luke 19:41-43|And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,

The Day After By Brenda Drake

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The day after

The day after the resurrection I wonder what it was like?
After a once broken heart was visited by God’s healing light?
I wonder did they dance and sing the next day still,
Because of the joy that their heart filled?
Did people prepare feasts and gather to rejoice?
The day after, they again heard their Savior’s voice?
I wonder how it could not be?
Surely, in wonder and awe, the day after was precious indeed.

Now we celebrate the wonderful event of long ago,
When our life was forever freed from death’s hold.
We rejoice our Lord and Savior spoke in our hearts new,
And marvel, He is alive not in the empty tomb!
Has the beautiful message of the resurrection of Christ,
To have only one special day set aside?
What do we do the day after the day,
Of celebration; surly the beautiful truth with us stay?.
He not only is alive He in health reigns above.
He also reigns within the hearts of all those He is a part of.

John 11:25
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

Springtime in my Soul By Brenda Drake

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Springtime in my Soul By Brenda Drake

Easter-time is like springtime – everything starts new again
The air smells fresh and sweet; and new life begins.
Birds sing it seems without tire.
Trees are clothed beautifully, as the sun warms its fire.
The world has new freshness it seems in Spring;
As all creation bows before the King.
Easter-time is like springtime in my soul.
Since I met Jesus, I am new and whole
Because of His sacrifice for me,
Now my heart is able to sing.
I am warmed by His love and clothed with righteousness,
Because, of His victory over death.
“He is risen! He is risen!  He is alive,” I can shout.
He has forgiven me and has cast my shame out.
I stand before Him with faith in my eyes,
No longer disgraced and despised.
I am new and fresh, because of His love and care,
The Easter-time message with another I am able to share

Song 2:11-12
For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;

Celebrate! By Brenda Drake

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The tomb emptied so our hearts can be filled.

Celebrate!

Great -day! Wondrous revelations are understood,
He has risen: He that died on the piece of wood.
The tomb was empty; it just held the rags that bound.
No other evidence within was found
Sweet joy still floods the heart when this miracle is comprehended;
The truth dawns that the battle fought has ended.
Taste your victory; your triumph over sin and shame
All accomplished by Jesus’ name
He has risen! Let your voice sing loud and clear,
Loud enough the world can its message hear.
Clap your hands and dance, rejoice you now perceive,
All that your Lord accomplished on the cross for thee.
Let the joy and peace of God flood your soul.
Allow His love to enter and to within you overflow.

Psalms 9:2
I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.

John 16:22
And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

He is Alive By Brenda Drake

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He is Alive

She went to the borrowed tomb with heavy heart and mind
With the purpose to her dead Master to find.
She heard the angel say; He was not there,
“He is risen” was with her shared
Still she tried to find Him with blinded eyes,
She asked; a supposed gardener, (who was the Master disguised)
Where was He taken? She inquired again.
But, when He said her name…She recognized Him!
No one could say “Mary” with such love, as her Lord.
No one could ever fool her anymore.
She knew His voice: she was fully aware,
That her Lord was not dead; it was Him, standing there.
Even though she searched for the dead, what she found that day,
Was He was truth, life and the way!
Now, redeemed man is able to celebrate and rejoice,
They too, are certain, to clearly hear His voice.
He still calls His own by name.
He is no longer dead – He alive remains.
Rejoice… rejoice! He is risen is the song we sing.
He is alive! He that is alive, new life brings.
Look up, for He soon returns in like-manner as He ascended.
His reign on earth begins; when His preparations in heaven is ended.

Matthew 28:5-6
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen,

The Day After By Brenda Drake

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The day after the Resurrection; I wonder how it was treated back then. I have a feeling it was more than a one day celebration!

The Day After

The day after the Resurrection; I wonder what it was like?
After the broken-hearts were visited by His healing light?
I wonder did they dance and sing still,
With joyful celebration and hearts over-filled?


Did the people gather and prepare feasts to rejoice;
The day after they heard again their Savior voice?
I wonder how it could not be?
Surely in wonder and awe the day after was precious indeed.


 Now-days we celebrate the wonderful event long ago;
When life was freed from death’s death-hold.
We rejoice our Savior spoke in our heart new;
And celebrate Jesus is alive, not in the empty tomb.


Has the beautiful message of the Resurrection of Christ,
Become only one day set aside in our life?
What do we do the day after Easter Day?
Surely the wonderful truth forever with us stays.
He is alive!  He reigns in heaven above,
And He rules within the heart of those He is a part of.

Psalms 118:24
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalms 34:3
O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.

How Far Could He See? By Brenda Drake

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            Oh how my mind struggles to grasp a love that chose to become sin to free us from sin. This love left heaven’s glory to pay a debt we could not pay.  When we begin to comprehend the greatest love story of all times, in awe we in wonder just how far He could see?

How Far Could He See?

He was sorely beaten, upon His head a crown of thorns roughly placed;
Great nails pierced His flesh and the beard torn from His face.
Placed on a rugged cross with a sign clearly to be seen,
By a sea of faces: crying, mocking, evil, and mean.
Lifted up with two thieves…one on each side,
As a mass of people waited for them to die.
From the cross; upon His back every sin of every man was known;
The perfect Son of God called each sin His own.
How far could He see, is the question asked.
He saw right now right where you are at.
He saw far into the future and as far back as sin’s start.
He accepted the penalty of all sin so He could reign again in our heart.
Every sin, every shame, and all inability;
He saw and paid for at Calvary.
Great is the day when our opened eyes can fully know,
He rose alive on the third day so His life through us will overflow.

Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Corinthians 6:20
For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.

2 Corinthians 5:21
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

Life is Stronger By Brenda Drake

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There was one thing I never wanted to talk about; Death: I was petrified of it.  I still am nor fond of it, and surely wish there was no such thing, but I am not now traumatized thinking of it anymore for my Lord promises never to leave me or forsake me.  He will be with me when I walk through that door. What a wonderful work Jesus did for us on the cross.  He not only paid our debt of sin but He showed us just how He would help us conquer death by the example of His victory on resurrection day.

Life is Stronger

Life is stronger than death when you belong to Christ.
Life lives on when in God you delight.
Eternal life with Jesus is as walking through the opened door.
Death’s fear has no threat anymore.
Jesus is Life and The Way,
He is Savior in every way.
He chose to take your place,
So you could His eternal life embrace.
The power of resurrection loosed death’s hold and the soul released.
Because of Jesus’ sacrifice there lies ahead perfect peace.
The power of Jesus over the grave,
Is life-giving truth you are from its hold saved.
Jesus died and rose again to rescue the lost.
All who believe and come by way of the cross,
Have the same hope in their final quest,
Because of Jesus they rest in His promises.
Those not acquainted with the truth that sets them free,
Are not able to His resurrection-power receive.
They will die only to live without God in their life;
A hellish existence forever without Christ.
God so loved the world He sent His Son Jesus to die in our place.
Whosoever will believe will receive His amazing grace.
They too will be of God’s family a part.
Never to be separated again from the Father’s heart.

1 Corinthians 15:55-57
Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting?
Now the sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!