Based on Luke 23:55-24:1 and Mark 16:1. This is an addition to a previously written Rock Opera called 40 Days: Resurrection to Ascension and serves as a bit of a prequel. The notes above the lyrics lines are the melody, not chords.
What do we do now, since our Lord has died?
What do we do now, after we have cried?
What do we do now, when our tears have dried?
What do we do now, who will be our guide?
We are purchasing the spices
Purchasing the spices
To preserve the body of our Lord
We are purchasing the spices
Purchasing the spices
To honor the life of our Lord
What do we do now, since we’ve bought the spice?
What do we do now, will it still suffice?
What do we do now, since he paid the price?
What do we do now, is he in Paradise?
We are preparing the spices
Preparing the spices
To preserve the body of our Lord
We are preparing the spices
Preparing the spices
To honor the life of our Lord
What will we do now that the day has dawned?
What will we do now, how can we respond?
What will we do now, in the days beyond?
What will we do now, for him we have a bond?
We are carrying the spices
Carrying the spices
To preserve the body of our lord
We are carrying the spices
Carrying the spices
To honor the life of our lord
@bethyrose Feb 2022
I really enjoyed this. Not many songs look at the time between Christ's death and his resurrection, your focus on the theme of carrying the spices is a good way to capture that moment.