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 a blow 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 from the Matins of Great and Holy Friday)
(Antiphon XV from the Matins of Great and Holy Friday)
