Hell was embittered when it met Thee below face to face.
It was embittered because it was set at naught.
It was embittered for it was mocked.
It was embittered for it was slain.
It was embittered for it was cast down.
It was embittered for it was fettered.
It received a body and encountered God.
It received earth and came face to face with heaven.
It received what is seen,
and fell because of what is unseen.
O death, where is thy sting?
O Hell, where is thy victory?
Christ is risen and thou art cast down.
Christ has risen and the demons have fallen.
Christ is risen and life is made free.”
Christ is risen! Indeed, He is risen!
Text from the Paschal homily of St. John Chrysostom
Gladsome Lights 
Thank you for the lovely post!
In my favourite psalm we sing:
“Where is death’s sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.”
Have a blessed Sunday!
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He is Risen Indeed! Hallelujah!
Happy Easter my friend!!
Leslie
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A happy and blessed Pascha to you, Gretchen!
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Thankmundo. I git this but I’m bat bout takin a looky at it. ________________________________
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Happy Easter, Gretchen.
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Christ is risen indeed!
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Such a beautiful icon!
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