The words sound through the whole of Jerusalem, they sound throughout the broad land of Judaea, these words of all power.

They kindle a fire which has lighted up the universe until the present day.
His dear and faithful ones assembled at the cross where the dead Master hung.

There are more of them than there were yesterday, among them even some who had shouted in the night: "Crucify Him!" The disciples stood there silent, making no lamentation.

Mary, the mother, stood by John's side, and Magdalen by him.

A marvellous quiet had come over their hearts, so that they asked themselves: "How can this be?
Is not our Jesus dead ?" "My brothers," said Peter, "for me it is as if He still lives." "He in us, and we in Him," said John.
Only Bartholomew was restless.