Gather gladness from the skies;
\nTake a lesson from the ground;
\nFlowers do ope their heavenward eyes
\nAnd a Spring-time joy have found;
\nEarth throws Winter\u2019s robes away,
\nDecks herself for Easter Day.<\/p>\n
Beauty now for ashes wear,
\nPerfumes for the garb of woe.
\nChaplets for disheveled hair,
\nDances for sad footsteps slow;
\nOpen wide your hearts that they
\nLet in joy this Easter Day.<\/p>\n
Seek God\u2019s house in happy throng;
\nCrowded let His table be;
\nMingle praises, prayer and song,
\nSinging to the Trinity.
\nHenceforth let your souls alway
\nMake each morn an Easter Day. <\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n A glorious sight – clouds of white blossom fill the air at Castle Gardens in Ludlow. This fantastic display lies just outside the castle walls, but don\u2019t let the blue sky fool you – shortly after I took this shot the heavens opened and I ended up getting drenched. #Shropshire<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/NQFEtYBu6Z<\/a><\/p>\n — ShropshireAndBeyond (@ShropsAndBeyond) April 1, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \n