Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882). Complete Poetical Works. 1893.
Christus: A MysteryPart I. The Divine Tragedy. The Third Passover. XI. The Two Maries
O’ertakes us ere we reach the sepulchre,
To wrap the body of our blessed Lord
With our sweet spices.
And yonder is the sepulchre. But who
Shall roll away the stone for us to enter?
Is open! Ah, who hath been here before us,
When we rose early, wishing to be first?
And look within. There is a young man sitting
On the right side, clothed in a long white garment!
It is an angel!
Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified.
Why do ye seek the living among the dead?
He is no longer here; he is arisen!
Come see the place where the Lord lay! Remember
How He spake unto you in Galilee,
Saying: The Son of Man must be delivered
Into the hands of sinful men; by them
Be crucified, and the third day rise again!
But go your way, and say to his disciples,
He goeth before you into Galilee;
There shall ye see Him as He said to you.
My Lord away from me, and now I know not
Where they have laid Him! Who is there to tell me?
This is the gardener. Surely he must know.
O Sir, if thou have borne him hence, I pray thee
Tell me where thou hast laid Him.