Hymnal: Catholic Book of Worship III #381 (1994) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Hymnal Title: Catholic Book of Worship III Lyrics: 1 Sing, my tongue, the ageless story
As the cross is lifted high!
Tell how Christ our Savior conquered,
When for us he came to die
As a victim in the battle,
Death's dominion to belie.
2 Adam tasted sin and sorrow,
Eating of the fearful tree;
All undoing our enchainment,
By the tree Christ sets us free,
Crushing hell's own tool of bondage
By his great humility.
3 Silence cloaked the earth and heavens
Round the hill of Calvary;
Nailed upon the tree of glory,
Christ endured his agony.
In his royal blood descending
Comes our peace, our liberty.
4 Cross triumphant! Cross transforming!
Ensign of humanity!
Faithful cross, above all others,
One and only noble tree:
Gracious wood and gracious iron,
Gracious burden borne on thee!
Topics: Holy Week Triduum; Holy Week Good Friday; Holy Week Veneration of the Cross Scripture: John 3 Languages: English Tune Title: PANGE LINGUA
Sing, My Tongue, the Ageless Story