Author: Venantius Fortunatus, c. 530-609; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 60 hymnals Lyrics: ... 'er the Cross, the victor's trophy, sound the high triumphal lay ... people free; on the cross the Lamb is lifted, there the sacrifice ... sin hath freed. 5 Faithful Cross, above all other, one and ... limbs of heav'n's high monarch gently on thine arms ... Topics: Advent; Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving; Passiontide; Year A Palm Sunday: Liturgy of the Passion; Year A Proper 21; Year B Palm Sunday: Liturgy of the Passion; Year C Palm Sunday: Liturgy of the Passion; Years A, B, and C Good Friday Scripture: John 19:34 Used With Tune: ST THOMAS (WEBBE)
Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle