Today He who hung the earth upon the
waters is hung upon a tree.
He who is King of
the Angels is arrayed in a crown of thorns.
He who wraps the heavens in clouds is wrapped
in the purple of mockery.
He who freed Adam
in the Jordan receives blows on the face.
The Bridegroom of the Church is affixed to the
cross with nails.
The Son of the Virgin is
pierced by a spear.
We worship Your passion, O Christ.
We worship Your passion, O Christ.
We worship Your passion, O Christ.
Show us also Your glorious Resurrection.
~ Antiphon XV, Matins of Great and Holy Friday ~
