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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!
| Text Information | |
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| First Line: | Sing, my tongue, the ageless story |
| Title: | Sing, My Tongue, the Ageless Story |
| Meter: | 87 87 87 |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1994 |
| Scripture: | ; |
| Topic: | Holy Week: Triduum; Holy Week: Good Friday; Holy Week: Veneration of the Cross |
| Copyright: | By permission of the Dominican Friars of Toronto |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | PANGE LINGUA |
| Meter: | 87 87 87 |
| Key: | d minor |
| Source: | Mode III |
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