1 Corinthians 15:20-22

1 Corinthians 15:20-22
 20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
 21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

Sonnet 754 1 Corinthians 15:20-22

The logic of the resurrection plan
Is flawless as it weaves between the roles
Of God and Christ and Adam and of man
But logic doesn't capture hearts and souls.

It's Handel wrote the music to this song
And legions sing and listen to its airs
It's time, my friend, for you to sing along
To testify to what the writ declares.

For “Since by Man Came Death” is what it's called
“MESSIAH” Forty Six in Handel's book
A piece by which you will be so enthralled
I beg, I urge, I promise, “Have a look!”

And learn to feel, to shout, to sing, to cry
“In Christ shall all be made alive!” that die.