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Mary to Her Savior's Tomb (featuring Timothy Crouch & Kara Young)

by Wen Reagan

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Written as part of a meditation on "Resurrection songs," I wanted to craft a melody and accompanying soundscape that cohered with John Newton's poetic vignette of Mary at the tomb of Jesus. I was struck by how Newton captured the movement from despair to elation, but in such a way that maintained the integrity of the bittersweet coherence of the entire scene. My hope is that the music enhances this integrity of the vantage and provides the listener with a new way to see or feel this first encounter of the resurrected Lord.

I also am delighted that friends Timothy Crouch and Kara (Young) Fincher lent their talents and interpretations to the track, calling forth the drama and beauty of the poem.

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1. Mary to her Savior's tomb
hasted at the early dawn:
spice she brought, and sweet perfume;
but the Lord she loved was gone.
For a while she weeping stood,
Struck with horror and surprise;
shedding tears, a plenteous flood,
for her heart supplied her eyes.

2. Grief and sighing quickly fled
when she heard His welcome voice:
Just before, she thought Him dead;
Now He bids her heart rejoice.
What a change His word can make,
Turning darkness into day!
You who weep for Jesus' sake,
He will wipe your tears away.

3. He who came to comfort her
when she thought her all was lost
will for your relief appear,
though you now are tempest-tossed.
On His word your burden cast,
On His love your thoughts employ:
Weeping for a while may last;
but the morning brings the joy.

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released September 22, 2023
Words by John Newton (1779)
Music by Wen Reagan
©2023 Sursum Corda Music, CCLI #7223985

Produced by Wen Reagan
Artwork by Wen & Casey Reagan

Timothy Crouch: Viola
Kara Fincher (nee' Young): backing vocals
Wen Reagan: guitars, bass, percussion, vocals

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Wen Reagan Durham, North Carolina

Wen Reagan is a singer-songwriter and worship leader based in Durham, North Carolina. Wen serves as the Director of Music and Worship at Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church, teaches worship at Samford University and Duke Divinity School, and contributes as a songwriter for Cardiphonia, a national network of worship songwriters writing for the love of the church. ... more

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