Easter Parody: "Twas the Night Before Easter!"--a Christian Easter celebration
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"In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness overcame it not (John 1:4,5 KJV)."

Welcome to "'Twas the Night before Easter" at Peggie's Place, a Christian parody based on "'Twas the Night before Christmas." This popular poem has been on the Web for several years and is a favorite of many people around the world. Would you please take a moment to pray for America, and then read the poem below. We celebrate the Hope of the Church, the Resurrection of Our Lord!

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'Twas the Night Before Easter!

(a Christian parody at Peggie's Place!)

by Peggie C. Bohanon

'Twas the night before Easter on Internet Lane;
From New York, to Russia, spring Holidaze reigned!
Computers were linking from Disney to space;
And folks were resolving the Easter Egg case!

The kids were entranced by a techno-theme,
While visions of dinos appeared on the screen!
And Mom dyed the eggs, while I searched the Net,
For flowers to send her--or in trouble I'd get!!

When swiftly, my Mac began such a clatter,
The mouse shrieked in horror, "MS Explorer", what's the matter!"
Away to my window, I jumped with great speed;
A break for sore eyes, I surely did need!

I saw flowers of spring beginning to bloom,
I welcomed the view from my computer room!
When what to my wondering eyes, did I see,
But a Stranger stooped low, on bended knee.

With a quick glance I knew 'twas a backflash of time,
I envisioned the form of my Savior Divine.
More rapid than eagles, my memory raced,
To another time and another place.

Where Christ, Lord of all, called each one by name--
"Follow Me," was His Word, and they willingly came.
They watched Him perform deeds of wondrous love;
They knew His power came from God above.

Yet we (you and me, folks!) just led him to die;
In the dark of a tomb our Savior did lie.
But then in another flash of great power,
I saw Him arise--death conquered that hour!

He was robed all in white, with radiant glow;
He stood in great splendor, this Savior I know.
His eyes with loving compassion shown,
I knew in that moment I need ne'er be alone.

His hands were outstretched as this One bid me come;
The work of redemption forever done.
I stood there in silence, in humble awe,
As the Reason of Easter I now clearly saw.

Then quickly as the scenes had appeared,
They faded--I felt not one moment of fear.
I bowed low in worship; earth's sight now so dim;
I had seen Easter's morning; I had been there with Him.

As I saw Him, with faith's eyes, lifted above,
The night before Easter was filled with pure love.
And I heard him exclaim as He rose out of sight,
"A Blessed Easter to all! I have conquered your night!"


Copyright 2001 by Peggie C. Bohanon. Springfield, MO 65803. All rights reserved.
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NOTE: This Easter parody, ficticious in nature, is based on the true, Biblical story of Jesus and His Resurrection, found in John 20:1-31. These Scriptures are available at WWW Bible Gateway where you may also read the full narrative from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

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