The Aspen

Malison be on thee, O aspen tree !
On thee was crucified the King of the mountains,
In whom were driven the nails without clench,
And that driving crucifying was exceeding sore —
That driving crucifying was exceeding sore.
Malison be on thee, O aspen hard !
On thee was crucified the King of glory,
Sacrifice of Truth, Lamb without blemish,
His blood in streams down pouring —
His blood in streams down pouring.
Malison be on thee, O aspen cursed !
On thee was crucified the King of kings,
And malison be on the eye that seeth thee,
If it maledict thee not, thou aspen cursed —
If it maledict thee not, thou aspen cursed !