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Before the cock crew twice 
Before the cock crew twice -dread hour of trial -the apostle uttered thrice his stark denial. 
And then the Savior turned, on Peter gazing a look divine, that yearned with love amazing. 
Swiftly to Peter's face the shame came leaping. He had denied such grace, and went forth weeping. 
Lord Jesus, look on me, your kind face turning. My soul with agony of sin is burning! 
The way is long, I find my weak steps falling. Return, unto my mind your grace recalling. 
Oft, oft with weeping eyes I gaze to heaven; then at your look, arise restored, forgiven. 
Hallgrim Pjeturssen (1615-1674) in Fimmtiu Pssiusalmar, 1659; trans Charles Venn Pilcher (1879-1961)