The Cross, by Richard Chenevix Trench

The Cross

FROM CALDERON TREE, which Heaven has willed to dower
With that true fruit whence we live,
As that other, death did give;
Of new Eden loveliest flower;
Bow of light, that in worst hour
Of the worst flood signal true
O'er the world, of mercy threw;
Fair plant, yielding sweetest wine;
Of our David harp divine;
Of our Moses tables new;
Sinner am I, therefore I
Claim upon thy mercies make,
Since alone for sinner's sake
God on thee endured to die.

poems.one - Richard Chenevix Trench

Richard Chenevix Trench