146. See the destined day arise
Four 7's
St. Prisca:
Richard Redhead, 1853
Latin, Venantius Fortunatus (c. 530-609);
Paraphrased by Richard Mant, 1837
See the destined day arise! See a willing sacrifice! Jesus, to redeem our loss, Hangs upon the shameful cross. | Jesus, who but thou had borne, Lifted on that tree of scorn, Every pang and bitter throb Finishing thy life of woe? | Who but thou had dared to drain, Steeped in gall, the cup of pain, And with tender body bear Thorns, and nails, and piercing spear. | Thence the cleansing water flowed, Mingled from thy side with blood; Sign to all attesting eyes Of the finished sacrifice. | Holy Jesus, grant us grace In that sacrifice to place All our trust for life renewed, Pardoned sin, and promised good. | |