Page:Medivalhymnsand00nealgoog.djvu/246

From Wikisource
Jump to navigation Jump to search
This page has been proofread, but needs to be validated.

220

Huc ad jugum Calvariæ.

A poem of the same character, and probably of the same date as the last. I know it only from Daniel's Hymnology. Vol. II. p. 353.

Up to the Hill of Calvary
With Christ our Lord ascending,
We deem that Cross our victory
'Neath which His knees are bending:—
What soldier is of generous strain?
One honour let him cherish;—
With Christ upon the battle plain
A thousand times to perish!

On must the faithful warrior go
Whereso the Chief proceedeth;
And all true hearts will seek the foe
Where'er the Banner leadeth;—
Our highest victory,—it is loss:
No cup hath such completeness
Of gall, but that remembered Cross
Will turn it into sweetness!