Tomb, thou shalt not hold Him longer; Death is strong, but Life is str…

Phillips Brooks
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Tomb, thou shalt not hold Him longer; Death is strong, but Life is stronger; Stronger than the dark, the light; Stronger than the wrong, the right; Faith and Hope triumphant say Christ will rise on Easter Day. ✨ Phillips Brooks, An Easter Carol
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