Joy the Shadow of Sorrow
H. W. Beecher. Matthew 28:8 And they departed quickly from the sepulcher with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. In this world full often our-joys are only the tender shadows which our sorrows cast. (H. W. Beecher.) Parallel Verses KJV: And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. WEB: They departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.