The Passion-Hymns of Iceland ‎#06

06. THE RECOMPENSE

E'er since beneath God's open sky
The wounded Saviour came,
From Pilate's hall led forth to die
Upon the Cross of Shame,
For me the road has open lain
To God's bright halls of day;
The barrier of my sin Christ's pain
For ever bore away.

Text Information

• First Line: E'er since beneath God's open sky
• Title: THE RECOMPENSE
• Author: Hallgrim Petursson
• Translator: Charles Venn Pilcher
• Meter: 8.6.8.6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1913
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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