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Daughters of Jerusalem
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Daughters of Jerusalem by Henry John King — Lyrics
Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for Me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.
And when they were come to the place which is called Calvary, there they crucified Jesus.
And they that passed by reviled Him, wagging their heads.
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.
And one of the malefactors which were hang'd said unto Jesus,
Lord, remember me when Thou comest into Thy kingdom,
And Jesus said unto him, This day shalt thou be with Me In Paradise.
When Jesus therefore saw His mother and the disciple standing by, whom He loved,
He said unto His mother, Woman, behold thy Son,
Then said He to the disciple, Behold thy mother.
There was darkness over all the land.
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About Daughters of Jerusalem
A powerful setting of a significant moment from the Passion narrative, Daughters of Jerusalem is an anthem for SATB choir. The text, taken from the Gospels, movingly portrays Christ's crucifixion and His words of forgiveness. It also includes the poignant exchange between Jesus, His mother Mary, and the disciple John, and the thief on the cross being promised Paradise. Henry John King's music would suit a Lenten or Holy Week service, offering a profound musical reflection on sacrifice and compassion for the choir and congregation.
