The Soil of the Cross

In the soil of the Cross
The tree of life was planted
it spread its branches of salvation
extending to the wearied hearts of men.

In the soil of the Cross
mans sins are forgiven
as the saviors blood is drawn
for all our indignation

In the soil of the Cross
a new foundation is fertile
as the water from His side
brings forth the fruit of trial 

In the soil of the Cross
now must our hearts be buried
so that the roots of his great sacrifice
may restore our true paradise


By Father Jacob Bertrand