Today He Who hung the earth upon the waters is hung on the Tree.
Today He Who hung the earth upon the waters is hung on the Tree.
Today He Who hung the earth upon the waters is hung on the Tree.

Thy King of the Angels is decked with a crown of thorns.
He Who wraps the heavens in clouds, is wrapped in the purple of mockery.
He Who freed Adam in the Jordan is slapped on the face.
The Bridegroom of the Church, is affixed to the Cross with nails.
The Son of the Virgin is pierced by the spear.

We worship Thy Passion, O Christ.
We worship Thy Passion, O Christ.
We worship Thy Passion, O Christ.

Show us also Thy glorious, Resurrection.
 
(15th Antiphon, sung at Matins of Holy Friday a.k.a The Passion Gospels)