The Cradle and the Cross

Did you, O Earth, witness His birth

Before His death proved you His worth?

Did you, O Earth, caress the hands—

Soft now, later nailed to save the lands?

Did you, O Earth, feel the feet—

So small, the plan of Salvation to meet?

Did you, O Earth, touch the head

That would later bear thorns to save the dead?

Did you, O Earth, hear the babish cries

That would become a Messiah’s dying sighs?

Did you, O Earth, listen to the angels’ song

That turned to anguish before long?

Did you, O Earth, see the glorious light

That would die to bring us out of night?

Did you, O Earth, witness His birth

Before His death proved you His worth?

For now, O Earth, will Earth be no more

As cross and cradle saved forevermore.