"Go to Dark Gethsemane"
This is another hymn from the Moravian hymnal sung during Passion Week.
Thy Will be Done
Go to dark Gethsemane, ye who feel the tempt-er's power;
Your Re-deem-er's con-flict see, Watch with Him one bit-ter hour.
Turn not from His griefs a-way; Learn of Je-sus Christ to pray.
Pilate Offers Jesus to the Crowd But They Prefer Barabbas
Follow to the judg-ment-hall, View the Lord of life ar-raigned;
O the worm-wood and the gall! O the pangs His soul sus-stained!
Shun not suf-fering, shame or loss; Learn of Him to bear the Cross.
Jesus on Cross
Cal-vary's mourn-ful moun-tain climb, There, a-dor-ing at His feet,
Mark that mir-a-cle of time, God's own Sac-ri-fice com-plete.
"It is fin-ished!" hear Him cry; Learn of Je-sus Christ to die.
The Holy Women at Christ's Tomb, circa 1597-8
Ear-ly has-ten to the tomb, Where they laid His breath-less clay;
All is sol-i-tude and gloom; Who hath ta-ken Him a-way?
Christ is risen -- He meets our eyes! Sav-iour, teach us so to rise.
Lyrics: James Montgomery (1820)
Music: Christian Ignatius La Trobe (c.1790)
Listen to the tune here.
There is a different tune at Cyber Hymnal here.
Images courtesy of All Posters
9 comments:
oh my ... chills ... beautiful chills after reading and listening.
What a beautiful post. I love that old hymn. Jesus loves us so much.
Hugs to you, Sharon
haus frau ~ Thank God for His precious Holy Spirit.
Thank you, Sharon Yes, He loves us that much. Hugs back, Cathy
haus frau ~ Thank God for His precious Holy Spirit.
Thank you, Sharon Yes, He loves us that much. Hugs back, Cathy
Wonderful, so anointed..Thank you!
You're welcome, Karen, I do believe it is.
I found your blog while looking up the lyrics to "Jesus Makes My Heart Rejoice" which is one of my favorite hymns. I have gone to a Moravian church my whole life and I love the music. I just wanted to say "Hello" and let you know I really enjoy your blog.
Well, Hello, Emily, we are almost neighbors. Thank you so much for commenting.
When I taught Sunday School, I almost knew the words to "Jesus Makes My Heart Rejoice" by heart. You need a Moravian Hymnal.
I'm glad you enjoy my blog. I do love the beautiful Moravian music too. I met a family from Africa online, who said it is nice to meet a fellow Moravian who is "keen on Jesus." Isn't that sweet. :o)
Sweet blessings Cathy...This is where you even have this more beautifully illustrated...I think my last comment belongs here! Praise God, the Father, Son & Holt Spirit!!! So thankful for this time to reflect on Christ's suffering and death for us.
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