Before the cock crew twice

From Oremus Hymnal

Before the cock crew twice -
dread hour of trial -
the apostle uttered thrice
his stark denial.

And then the Savior turned,
on Peter gazing
a look divine, that yearned
with love amazing.

Swiftly to Peter's face
the shame came leaping.
He had denied such grace,
and went forth weeping.

Lord Jesus, look on me,
your kind face turning.
My soul with agony
of sin is burning!

The way is long, I find
my weak steps falling.
Return, unto my mind
your grace recalling.

Oft, oft with weeping eyes
I gaze to heaven;
then at your look, arise
restored, forgiven.

Contents 1 Historical Notes 2 Author 3 Meter 4 Sound Files 5 Other Comments 6 Sources 6.1 Hymnal, Number, Tune(s)

Historical Notes

Author

Hallgrim Pjeturssen (1615-1674) in Fimmtiu Pssiusalmar, 1659; trans Charles Venn Pilcher (1879-1961)

Meter

Sound Files

external link

Other Comments

Sources

Hymnal, Number, Tune(s)

Hymnal	Number	Tunes Used
The Australian Hymn Book, 1977	256	Hallgrim
Together in Song (Australia), 1999	340	Hallgrim