R. Praise to you, Lord, Glory to you !
For your cross is the root of joy for the nations !
1. You came as our brother to save us from death
all : For your cross is the root of joy for the nations !
As wisdom eternal and image of God
all : For your cross is the root of joy for the nations !
2. A light to enlighten all people on earth
all : For your cross is the root of joy for the nations !
The glory of those God has called as his own.
all : For your cross is the root of joy for the nations !
3. The Lamb who was slain for the sin of the world
all : For your cross is the root of joy for the nations !
For you make our peace by your blood on the cross
all : For your cross is the root of joy for the nations !
4. Our King and our Shepherd, the humble of heart
all : For your cross is the root of joy for the nations !
You lead us to God by the way of the cross
all : For your cross is the root of joy for the nations !
8. Behold the cross of Christ, Holy tree of life !
Behold the cross of Christ, bearer of our peace !
9. Glory to You, Lord, King of all the world !
Glory to You, Lord, You are Prince of Peace !
10. May the peace of Christ, triumph in our hearts !
May the peace of Christ, triumph in the world !
11. You came down from heaven to save
all : have mercy on us !
You hung on the wood of the cross
all : have mercy on us !
You who accepted death and death on a cross
all : Jesus Christ, well-spring of our life !
12. You who spent three days in the tomb
all : have mercy on us !
You who rose from out of the dead
all : have mercy on us !
You who were lifted up to sit at God’s side
all : Jesus Christ, well-spring of our life !
Original title (DE) : Kreuzlitanei
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Translation : © 2009, Emmanuel Community
