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Text:Before Thy Cross we take our place
Translator:John Brownlie

26. Before Thy Cross we take our place

Before Thy Cross we take our place,
With all our load of guilt,
And plead forgiveness of Thy grace,
Because Thy blood was spilt.

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For Thou, to free us from our foes,
Didst bear that cruel Cross,
And by its agony and woes
Bring gain for all our loss.

Therefore we raise with one accord
Our songs right thankfully;
For joy and peace, O Christ our Lord,
We owe in full to Thee.

Text Information
First Line: Before Thy Cross we take our place
Title: Before Thy Cross we take our place
Translator: John Brownlie
Meter: 8,6,8,6
Language: English
Publication Date: 1920
Source: Troparion of The Sixth Hour
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