One morning in Jerusalem about the break of dawn

A great trial was in session, they tried our blessed lord

They scorned him and they mocked him, they made him carry the cross

On top of Calvary mountain, they crucified my Lord



Oh the cry (Jesus cried) from the cross

Forgive him blessed father, he died upon the cross

Oh the cry (Jesus cried) from the cross

The son of God was dying, to save the world from loss



Saint Peter he denied him at that awful trial at night

He said he never new him, it was an awful sight

He looked upon Saint Peter with eyes of perfect love

Saint Peter's heart was broken, he prayed to God above



Crying father it is finished then he bowed his head and died

The world was left in darkness, the graves were open wide

An earthquake shook Jerusalem the dead walked into town

The multitudes were frightened, God's wrath came pouring down