Easter's Songs of Victory

Everliving God, all priase be to You for the glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord!!  Stir our souls with Joy as You bring the story anew into our hearts.  Like Mary, let us hear Christ calling us by name in the midst of waiting, sorrow and longing loneliness.  Where our heart strings have ceased to sing, let Easter's songs of victory awaken new melodies of hope.  Be the living Master who goes before us, healing the wounds of sin and lifting up the truth of life that would claim our love.  Lord, reign in our hearts and help us to die unto sin and to live unto You.  In the name of the Risen Christ we offer this prayer.  Amen.