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The Burial of Christ

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Pacific Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Oakland, California · Aug 1, 1878

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 4, No. 29.

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The Burial of Christ.

By L. D. A. S.

TAKE from the cross the dear form of our Saviour. Gently remove ye the nails from his hands. Carefully straighten the poor mangled body, Loosen the cruel cords, sever the bands.
Take the rough crown from his pale bleeding temple, Wash the dark stains from his dear sacred head, Tearfully weep o'er the form of the Master, Tenderly bathe ye the wounds of the dead.
Fold ye the hands, that so often in kindnesss, Healed, as by magic the woes of mankind. Ministered oft to the poor and the needy, Strengthened the sick and gave sight to the blind.
Fold ye them tenderly over his bosom, Over his loving heart pulseless and still, Wrap ye his form in the soft pure linen, Tenderly bear him from Calvary's hill.
Tenderly bear him, the crucified Saviour, Lift from thy spirit its terrible gloom, Leave him to rest, for the heavenly Watcher Waits but to call him to life, from the tomb.
L. D. A. S.