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At the cross her vigil keeping

Author: Jacopone da Todi, 12??-1306; Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Meter: 8.8.7 Appears in 135 hymnals Lyrics: 1 At the cross her vigil keeping stood the mournful mother weeping where he hung, the dying Lord. 2 Through her soul of joy bereaved, bowed with sorrow, deeply grieved, passed the sharp and piercing sword. 3 Who, upon that mother gazing, in her anguish so amazing, born of woman, would not weep? 4 Who, of Christ's dear mother thinking while her son that cup is drinking, would not share her sorrow deep? 5 She beheld her son despised, for his people's sins chastised, scourged and crowned with thorns entwined, 6 saw him then from judgement taken, and in death by all forsaken, till his spirit he resigned. 7 Near thy cross, O Christ, abiding, grief and love my heart dividing, I with her would take my place: 8 by thy saving cross uphold me, in thy dying, Christ, enfold me with the deathless arms of grace. Topics: Church Year Good Friday; Gratitude Scripture: Luke 2:34 Used With Tune: STABAT MATER