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Crucifixion
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Barry Johnston
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Crucifixion by Asahel Benham — Lyrics
Tituli inscriptio, ipsi David. Conserva me, Domine, quoniam speravi in te.
Dixi Domino: Deus meus es tu, quoniam bonorum meorum non eges.
Sanctis qui sunt in terra ejus, mirificavit omnes voluntates meas in eis.
Multiplicatae sunt infirmitates eorum: postea acceleraverunt.
Non congregabo conventicula eorum de sanguinibus, nec memor ero nominum eorum per labia mea.
Dominus pars haereditatis meae, et calicis mei: tu es qui restitues haereditatem meam mihi.
Funes ceciderunt mihi in praeclaris; etenim haereditas mea praeclara est mihi.
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About Crucifixion
This setting of the Crucifixion text, with its combination of Latin and English, is suitable for Lenten or Good Friday services. Asahel Benham’s work for SATB choir draws on the rich tradition of sacred hymnody. The Latin passages, drawn from Psalm 16, express deep trust and reliance on God, even in the face of suffering. The translation into English allows the profound message of faith and divine assurance to resonate with a wider congregation. Its straightforward hymn-like structure makes it an accessible yet moving choice for church choirs seeking to reflect on the solemnity of the Passion narrative.
