The Sorrowful Mother
Ukrainian Traditional
(Страдальца Мати)
Beneath the cross there stood a mother crying, shedding tears of sorrow while her Son was dying: oh Son, my Son, for what great transgression must you bear this trying hour of oppression on the cross?
With my bitter tears how lovingly I bathed you, when You were a mere child, from what foes I saved you: but now You leave me and my heart so grieves me, for my dearest Son, I will no longer see Thee. Oh my Son!
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