2Last eve by those he called his own,

Betrayed, forsaken or denied,

He met his enemies alone,

In all their malice, rage, and pride.

3But hark! he prays;--'tis for his foes;

He speaks;--'tis comfort to his friends;

Answers;--and Paradise bestows;

"'Tis finished!"--here the conflict ends.

4"Truly, this was the Son of God!"

--Though in a servant's mean disguise,