The Broken Sword + 

Mine enemies have prevailed against me, O God: + 

Thou hast led me deep into their ambush. + 

They surround me with a hedge of spears: + 

And the sword in my hand is broken. + 

My friends also have forsaken my side: + 

From a safe place they look upon me with pity. + 

My heart is like water poured upon the ground: + 

I have come alone to the place of surrender. + 

To thee, to thee only will I give up my sword: + 

The sword which was broken in thy service. + 

Thou hast required me to suffer for thy cause: + 

By my defeat thy will is victorious. + 

O my King show me thy face shining in the dark: + 

While I drink the loving-cup of death to thy glory. + 