Author: Daniel Charles Damon Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 A blood red rose reminds us still
of one who faced a waiting grave
with faith and hope on that green hill,
whose love still comes to heal and save.
2 We pray to one who understands
the heavy cross that we now bear,
for one brief day in Roman hands
a thorny crown he had to wear.
3 God grieves with us in every loss,
for joys cut short when help comes late,
and Jesus, dying on the cross,
spoke words of pardon, not of hate.
4 A blood red rose was gently laid
in Joseph's new and waiting tomb.
This gracious gift in love was made,
for love is in eternal bloom.
5 So come and place your flowers here
upon the altar in this room,
and sweep away the hate and fear
till love comes leaping from the tomb. Topics: All Saints' Day; Comfort; Freedom-Liberation; Good Friday; Grief; Hope; Promise Scripture: John 1:19-42 Used With Tune: FIFTY-TWO ROSES
A Blood Red Rose Reminds Us Still