THE EXULTATION OF THE CROSS (SEPT. 14TH)

The True Cross Processional Reliquary of Justinian, Recently Restored and On Display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art 

By Bp. Joseph Boyd (Anglican Vicariate)

Blessed Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy and Life-Giving Cross of Christ!

Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim

Till all the world adore His sacred name.

Come, Christians, follow where the Master trod,

Our King victorious, Christ the Son of God.

Led on their way by this triumphant sign,

The hosts of God in conquering ranks combine.

Each newborn servant of the Crucified

Bears on the brow the seal of Him who died.

O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,

Your death has brought us life eternally.

So shall our song of triumph ever be:

Praise to the Crucified for victory!

Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim

Till all the world adore His sacred name!

(Hymn lyrics by George W. Kitchin and Michael R. Newbolt)

Blessed Feast!