We continue our journey through the week and journey through the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ appearances after his resurrection. Today we’ll revisit Luke’s account, by way of another of Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymns and He Qi’s “Walk to Emmaus.”
Emmaus-Bound on Easter Day
Emmaus-bound on Easter Day,
Two travelers walked along the way.
They’d once had hope, but hope had died
When you, O Lord, were crucified.
When you appeared beside the two,
They could not see that it was you;
But as they talked and shared their pain,
You gave them hope and joy again.
For as you spoke to them God’s word,
Explaining all they’d seen and heard,
They understood what God had done
And that a new day had begun.
They shared their home; you broke the bread.
They saw you, risen from the dead!
That moment’s grace helped them to see
The gift of God’s eternity.
In scripture and at table, too,
O Risen Lord, may we know you.
And may your presence give us grace
To share God’s love in every place.
Biblical Reference: Luke 24:13-35 Tune: Traditional English melody (“Though I May Speak”) Text: Copyright © 2009 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved.
