241. Woman, Weeping in the Garden
Text Information |
First Line: |
Woman, weeping in the garden |
Title: |
Woman, Weeping in the Garden |
Author: |
Daniel Charles Damon (1991) |
Meter: |
8.7.8.7 |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Christian Year: Easter Vigil; Christian Year: Resurrection/Easter; Jesus Christ: Resurrection; Women; Christian Year: Easter (2 more...) |
Copyright: |
© 1992 Hope Publishing Company |
ONE LICENSE: |
194773 |
Text Information:This hymn focuses on Mary Magdalene, the first witness to Christ’s Resurrection (John 20:1–18). Her frame of mind turns from sorrow and apprehension to joy and proclamation in the middle stanza when the supposed gardener calls her by name, and she recognizes the risen Christ.