The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#104

104. Near the Cross Was Mary Weeping

1 Near the cross was Mary weeping,
There her mournful station keeping,
Gazing on her dying Son:
There in speechless anguish groaning,
Yearning, trembling, sighing, moaning,
Thro' her soul the sword had gone.

2 When no eye its pity gave us,
When there was no arm to save us,
He His love and power displayed:
By His stripes He wrought our healing,
By His death our life revealing,
He for us the ransom paid.

3 Jesus, may Thy love constrain us,
That from sin we may refrain us,
In Thy griefs may deeply grieve;
Thee our best affections giving,
To Thy glory ever living,
May we in Thy glory live.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Near the cross was Mary weeping
• Title: Near the Cross Was Mary Weeping
• Author: Jacobus de Benedictis (13th Century)
• Meter: 8 8 7, 8 8 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  John 19:25
• Topic: Church Year: Holy Week; Good Friday; Christ: Work of; Names and Office of Christ: Substitute; Sin: Conquered and conquering sin; Sin: Forgiveness of

Tune Information

• Name: CIVITAS DEI
• Composer: John Baptiste Calkin, (1827-1905)
• Meter: 8 8 7, 8 8 7.
• Key: A♭ Major