Resurrection Day

The cattle were quiet
The night clear
Stars all around
The moon so near

Soon the day would begin
By the old mission they'd go
Along the long, dusty trail
Maybe an hour or so

At the old church
A sun baked padre sat
Waving to us
With an old frayed hat

"Buenos dias senor
Come refresh your horse
Sit in the shade
Before resuming your course"

Stopped at the well
Drank the cool water
Thanked the padre
"Da Nada, no bother

But senor can you help
Take a look in the cave
Tell me what you see
Then be on your way"

So I looked in the hole
Empty I say
"Gloria a Dios"
He had to say

"Glory to God?"
"Yes, my dear son
The tomb is empty
There is no one

Just like 2000 years ago
When they put Jesus away
After they crucified him
On that terrible dark day

But in 3 days he arose
Raised from the dead
By his father's power
Just like he said"

A man loses time
Pushing up the trail
No time to waste
No time to fail

"Senor, shall we pray?"
The padre on his knees
Doffed my cowboy hat
Heard him say, "Please

Keep this cowpoke
Safe with your strong arm
As he faces his life
Keep him from harm

May he know an empty tomb
Means everlasting life
Free of sin and hate
Fear, envy and strife

Let the resurrection
Be within his heart
Way down deep
Where love can start"

When I opened my eyes
The padre was walking away
"Vaya Con Dios cowboy
On resurrection day"

Book by Ron Secoy

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