Classic Poem

Christ is arisen!
Joy to the Mortal One,
Whom the unmerited
Clinging, inherited
Needs did imprison.

Christ is ascended!
Bliss hath invested him,
Woes that molested him,
Trials that tested him,
Gloriously ended!

Christ is arisen
Out of Corruption's womb
Burst ye the prison,
Break from your gloom!
Praising and pleading him,
Lovingly needing him,
Brotherly feeding him,
Preaching and speeding him,
Blessing, succeeding Him,
Thus is the Master near,--
Thus is He here!