Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

O Cross of Christ, immortal tree On which our Saviour died, The world is sheltered by your arms That bore the Crucified. From bitter death and barren wood The tree of life is made; Its branches bear unfailing fruit And leaves that never fade. O faithful Cross, you stand unmoved While ages run their course; Foundation of the universe, Creation's binding force. 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. - Divine Office: Hymn for 14 September