Easter Brings Us Hope
Poet: Julie ButlerEaster morning, bright and true,
A gift of love for me and you.
Christ has risen, death is gone,
A victory sung in joyful song.
Without this day, what hope would be?
No promise kept, no light to see.
But Jesus rose, the stone was rolled,
A truth more precious than pure gold.
For on the cross, He bore our sin,
A love so deep, a love within.
Yet death could never keep Him down,
Now He wears the victor’s crown.
Because He lives, our hearts can rest,
In trials faced, we still are blessed.
No fear remains, no need to hide,
With Christ alive, hope stands inside.
So let us sing, let voices rise,
Proclaim His name to all who cry.
For Easter brings the greatest joy,
The love of Christ—our hope, our why.
Charles Hanson Towne’s poem Easter In Poetry paints a vivid picture of Christ’s resurrection through the beauty of nature. Each bud and bloom breaking through the earth reflects the miracle of Easter—life overcoming death. The poet sees Jesus not as distant or gone but alive in every sign of renewal, in every whisper of spring. The imagery of “a flowery sword” speaks to the power and triumph of the risen Lord, cutting through darkness and bringing light. More than just a season, Easter is a reminder that Christ is life itself, forever present in the world around us. Through April’s green renewal, we see God’s hand at work, proving that Jesus is not just a figure of the past but the very essence of hope, rebirth, and everlasting life.
Easter In Poetry
Poet: Charles Hanson ToivneIn every trembling bud and bloom
That cleaves the earth, a flowery sword,
I see Thee come from out the tomb,
Thou risen Lord.
Thou art not dead! Thou art the whole
Of life that quickens in the sod;
Green April is Thy very soul,
Thou great Lord God.
In Easter's Dawn
Poet: C. A. LynchIn Easter's dawn, a triumph proclaimed,
Jesus arose, the grave unchained.
His sacrifice, a beacon so bright,
Hope resurrected in morning light.
Homera Hodgson’s poem The Easter Life beautifully captures the heart of Easter—celebration, victory, and transformation. With joyful urgency, the poem calls for voices to rise in song, proclaiming the incredible truth that Christ has risen and conquered death. But more than just words, the message is one of action. Easter is not just a day to remember but a life to be lived. The poet reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus is meant to change us from within, shaping our daily lives with grace, joy, and faith. The true triumph of Easter is not only in Christ’s victory over the grave but in how that victory shines through us every day. By living with love, faith, and the power of His resurrection, we carry the hope of Easter into the world—not just for a moment, but for always.
The Easter Life
Poet: Homera HodgsonSing aloud the glorious tidings
''Christ is risen today!"
Far and wide the echoes answer:
"Death has lost its sway."
Sing till in the breeze the message
Sweeps around the earth;
Sing till clouds and hills and forests
Ring with holy mirth.
Christ is risen, death is conquered:
Tell it far and wide;
Sing aloud till all creation
Knows the Crucified.
Sing aloud the Easter message;
Live the message, too!
By His Grace let Easter's triumph
Show itself in you.
Let His power and wonderous glory
Fill your heart today;
Live an Easter life at Easter
Live an Easter life alway.
C.A. Lynch’s poem Imagine presents a powerful reflection on the importance of Easter by asking us to consider life without it. Without the resurrection, there would be no hope, no renewal—only emptiness and despair. The imagery of “an endless winter” and “constant frost” paints a picture of a world without joy, where darkness reigns and victory is lost. But Easter changes everything. It brings light where there was once only shadow, warmth where there was once only cold. Through Christ’s resurrection, we are given the gift of hope, the promise that no matter how lost we feel, redemption is always within reach. This poem reminds us how vital Easter is—not just as a celebration but as the foundation of faith, renewal, and everlasting joy.
Imagine
Poet: C. A. LynchImagine if there was no Easter morn,
No resurrection, no savior reborn.
Desolation would fill each soul that's lost,
An endless winter, a constant frost.
Without the sign of hope that Easter brings,
Joy would lose its radiant wings.
The promise of renewal would cease to be,
In a world devoid of victory.
An Easter Carol
Christian Poems For Easter
Easter Blessings
An Easter Carol
Poet: Frederick W. NeveThe women to the garden came,
Just as the sun arose in flame
And lighted up the garden fair
With flowers of beauty everywhere.
But then a still more glorious sight
Awaited them, for angels bright
Within the sepulchre were seen
Where Jesus' lifeless form had been.
They fled with swiftly flying feet,
Their news of gladness to repeat.
"The Lord is risen; come and see."
But they replied, "It cannot be."
And yet they ran, because they knew
The wondrous story might be true,
And to the sepulchre they came,
Not far off from the cross of shame.
Empty, deserted, was the spot,
The glorious angels saw they not,
The linen clothes alone they saw.
Which filled their minds with hope and awe.
Then back unto their home they went,
Still wondering what these marvels meant.
And should they the glad tidings heed.
That Christ the Lord was risen indeed.
His Love
Poet: C. A. LynchThrough cross and thorn, His love displayed,
In resurrection, sins were laid.
Easter's promise, a new birth,
Hope blossoms, reclaiming the earth.
Our Risen Lord
Poet: C. A. LynchWith hearts ablaze, Christians lift their voice,
In jubilant praise, let all the earth rejoice.
For Christ is risen, triumphant over death,
Victorious Savior, who gives eternal breath.
On Easter's day, we celebrate with glee,
Our Risen Lord, who sets our spirits free.
With alleluias and joyful songs, we sing,
Rejoicing in the risen Christ, our eternal King.
C.A. Lynch’s poem Our Risen Lord is a joyful proclamation of Christ’s victory over death and the freedom His resurrection brings. With uplifting words and a spirit of celebration, the poem reminds us that Easter is not just a day but a reason to rejoice every moment. The powerful imagery of voices rising in praise and hearts set ablaze reflects the excitement and gratitude Christians feel for their Savior. His triumph is not just over the grave but over sin itself, offering us the promise of eternal life. Through the joyful songs and alleluias, we are reminded that Jesus is not just our Savior—He is our eternal King, forever reigning in glory and grace.
On Easter Morn
Poet: C. A. LynchOn Easter morn, Christians humbly pray,
Their hearts alight with gratitude this day.
For Redemption's gift, they lift their voice,
In Holy reverence, they rejoice.
In God's embrace, through mercy found,
They stand on sanctified and holy ground.
On this most blessed Easter dawn,
Their spirits rise with the risen fawn.
Easter Wishes
Easter Quotes
Poems About Jesus
Easter Cheer
Poet: C. A. LynchMay peace reside within your space,
As springtime blooms, Easter's grace.
Let the spirit of the season fill your heart,
In a miraculous rebirth, a fresh start.
Remember the message nature has in store,
In bud and blossom, life restores.
So may you feel this Easter cheer,
Embrace hope and love, hold them near.
Charles Wesley’s hymn Christ the Lord Is Risen Today is a triumphant celebration of Christ’s victory over death. The poem bursts with joy, urging all of heaven and earth to rejoice in the risen Savior. It speaks of the battle Jesus fought and won, a fight not with swords but with love and sacrifice. The imagery of the stone rolling away, the broken gates of hell, and the empty grave remind us that nothing—not even death—could hold Him. This poem isn’t just about looking back at what Jesus did; it’s about what His resurrection means for us. Because He lives, we are given new life. Because He rose, we have the promise of eternity. Wesley’s words echo a truth that will never fade—Christ is victorious, and through Him, so are we!
Christ the Lord Is Risen To-day
Poet: Charles WesleyChrist the Lord is risen to-day,
Sons of men, and angels say;
Raise your joys and triumphs high!
Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply!
Love's redeeming work is done,
Fought the fight, the battle won;
Lo, our sun's eclipse is o'er;
Lo, he sets in blood no more.
Vain the stone, the watch, the seal;
Christ hath burst the gates of hell;
Death in vain forbids his rise;
Christ hath opened paradise.
Lives again our glorious King;
"Where, O Death, is now thy sting?"
Once he died our souls to save;
"Where's thy victory, boasting Grave?"
Soar we now where Christ has led,
Following our exalted Head;
Made like Him, like Him we rise;
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies!
From Calvary's Hill
Poet: C. A. LynchFrom Calvary's hill to an empty tomb,
Jesus dispelled the shadows of gloom.
Hope reborn, in grace profound,
Easter's joy in every sound.
Ring, Happy Bells!
Poet: Lucy LarcomRing, happy bells of Easter time!
The world is glad to hear your chime;
Across wide fields of melting snow
The winds of summer softly blow,
And birds and streams repeat the chime
Of Easter time.
Ring, happy bells of Easter time!
The world takes up your chant sublime,
"The Lord is risen! " The night of fear
Has passed away, and heaven draws near:
We breathe the air of that blest clime,
At Easter time.
Ring, happy bells of Easter time!
Our happy hearts give back your chime!
The Lord is risen! We die no more:
He opens wide the heavenly door;
He meets us, while to Him we climb,
At Easter time.
Song of Easter
Poet: Celia ThaxterSing, children, sing!
And the lily censers swing;
Sing that life and joy are waking and that Death no more is king.
Sing the happy, happy tumult of the slowly brightening spring;
Sing, Children, sing!
Sing, children, sing!
Winter wild has taken wing.
Fill the air with the sweet tiding till the frosty echoes ring!
Along the eaves the icicles no longer glittering cling:
And the crocus in the garden lifts its bright face to the Sun,
And in the meadows softly the brooks begin to run;
And the golden catkins swing
In the warm airs of the spring;
Sing, little children, sing!
Foundation of Christian Faith
Poet: C. A. LynchEaster, foundational to the Christian creed,
A symbol of hope in times of need.
In resurrection's light we find our way,
Guided by faith and love each day.
The empty tomb speaks of life anew,
Reminding us of God's promise true.
In Easter's grace, our spirits rise,
Renewed, restored, in eternal skies.
