'Adam--the noblest of thy race--

Was made to bow before my face,

Thy farce is ended now.'

Thy vengeance wreck not thou on me.

Behold--this brow a crown adorns!

'Vain is thy claim--thy power is o'er--

Death on the cross God's own Son bore;

Think on His crown of thorns!'

We are so little--us at least

From the dark grave--oh, spare!