Jesus died on the cross.

1. Jesus died on the cross,
The holy cross is my dear tree,
He hung on it with his arms around,
Like a penitent, sad Magdalene.


2. Holy tree on which the blood buds,
Glistened like rubies,
On your branches the dove cries,
The love of a mother's heart.


3. Holy cross tree, threshold of heaven,
The most beautiful of rose trees,
Its thorns are sharp iron nails,
Your roses are the many red wounds.


4. Leafy branch of a sacred tree,
Embracing the world,
Your crown reaches to the sky,
It shines with its light.