John 19:40 – 20:18 (NKJV) Now in the place where He was crucified there was a garden It had come full-circle-- In the Garden The Battle was Declared: He shall bruise the Snake-head who lies in stealth But He shall be bruised as well -- (Genesis 3:15) And in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid All was prepared: All was planned -- 'I am come into My garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my balsam and spice.' -- Song of Solomon 5:1 So there they laid Jesus, because of the Jew's Preparation Day We have to get rid of Him quickly! An embarrassment An inconvenient truth He doesn't fit with our plans with our customs with our conscience. Let's hide him away Forget that all this happened Life is so much easier that way For the tomb was nearby His tomb is always nearby-- His death Our life Our death His life If we but dare to enter Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene In ...
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