Tomb Sweeping Day

Famous quotes containing the words tomb, sweeping and/or day:

    But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them.
    Bible: New Testament, Luke 24:11.

    Response to women who describe the empty tomb of Jesus.

    —‘I wish I had feathers, a fine sweeping gown,
    And a delicate face, and could strut about Town!’—
    ‘My dear—a raw country girl, such as you be,
    Cannot quite expect that. You ain’t ruined,’ said she.
    Thomas Hardy (1840–1928)

    The thundering line of battle stands,
    And in the air Death moans and sings:
    But Day shall clasp him with strong hands,
    And Night shall fold him in soft wings.
    Julian Grenfell (1888–1915)