Common Praise ‎#115

115. O cross of Christ, immortal tree

1 O cross of Christ, immortal tree
on which our Saviour died,
the world is sheltered by your arms
that bore the crucified.

2 From bitter death and barren wood
the tree of life is made;
its branches bear unfailing fruit
and leaves that never fade.

3 O faithful cross, you stand unmoved
while ages run their course:
foundation of the universe,
creation's binding force.

4 Give glory to the risen Christ
and to his cross give praise,
the sign of God's unfathomed love,
the hope of all our days.

Text Information

• First Line: O cross of Christ, immortal tree
• Author: Stanbrook Abbey
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Acts 5:30
  ;
  Genesis 2:9
  ;
  Revelation 13:8
  ;
  Revelation 22:2
• Topic: Passiontide and Holy Week
• Copyright: © Stanbrook Abbey
• Notes: Alternative tune BELGRAVE, 345

Tune Information

• Name: ARDEN
• Composer: George Thalben-Ball, 1896-1987
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: © Oxford University Press