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Christ of Olivet
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Christ of Olivet by Wesley La Violette — Lyrics
O Christ of Olivet,
Christ of Calvary!
Lest we forget Thy thorncrown'd brow,
lest we forget the body bruis'd for our iniquity,
Lest we forget Thy lone Gethsemane,
Thy bitter cup of gall;
Lest we forget, Thy passion suffer'd on the cross,
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About Christ of Olivet
This deeply devotional anthem, Christ of Olivet, is suitable for Lenten or Passiontide services. Wesley La Violette sets an English text that powerfully pleads for remembrance of Christ's suffering and sacrifice. The lyrics urge the listener not to forget the agony of Gethsemane, the pain of the crown of thorns, and the ultimate sacrifice on the cross. The composer emphasizes the gravity of this remembrance by writing for a large choir of SSAATTBB voices, creating a rich and resonant sound to underscore the profound theological message. The sheer scale of the forces encourages a weighty and moving interpretation of this plea to the "Son of Man, Very Son of God."
