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EAST AND EASTER by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS

First Line: OUT OF THE EAST THE ROYAL SUN
Last Line: OUT OF THE EAST IS EASTER.
Subject(s): EASTER; HOLIDAYS; THE RESURRECTION;

Out of the East the royal Sun,
Sign of a glad new day begun,
Out of the East, to heal and bless,
Rises the Sun of Righteousness:
Out of the East is Easter.

Out of the East the Stars arise,
Myriad suns of other skies;
So is Judaea's Saviour found
Lord of all races the Earth around:
Out of the East is Easter.

Out of the East the Wise Men came,
Led by the wondrous, heavenly flame.
Now the King of their starry lore
Rises to reign forever more:
Out of the East is Easter.

Out of the East the warmth and power,
Light and love for the living hour,
Joy unceasing and full and free,
Meant for the lowliest, even me:
Out of the East is Easter.



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