No greater love

One warm sunny morning, on Easter day

I awoke to the song of a Blue Jay

Running down the stairs, I knew what I’d see

A full basket of candy, just for me

I turned the corner, and saw a queer sight

There was no basket of treats, not one bite

The table, though, was not completely bare

I found a man, calmly sitting there

He turned to me, and with a smile said

“This morning we will have water and bread”

On the table, it suddenly appeared

Chocolate eggs were not for breakfast, I feared

He picked up the loaf, then reverently tore

And the water was just a sip, no more

We then partook, after a humble prayer

A warmth grew inside, a feeling so rare

I don’t know why, but tears started to come

He reached out, dismissing them with his thumb 

I remembered him then, deep in my heart

And the plan, in which he played great part

He was my Savior, King, and Brother too

“My child,” he said, “I did it all for you”

He lit up with a smile, as did I

For sorrow was not the reason to cry

All the pain he had to bare, now was gone

Glorious, wondrous, beautiful third dawn

He saw I understood, and rose to leave

Then said, “The gift of new life, please, receive”

Since that Easter morning, many years ago

I’ve remembered that gift he did bestow

Because of the Savior, I fear not death

I live to the fullest, with every breath

Following his example, every day

I have no doubt; he’s with me all the way