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Go to dark Gethsemane
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Go to dark Gethsemane by William Henry Monk — Lyrics
Go to dark Gethsemane,
Ye that feel the tempter's power;
Your Redeemer's conflict see,
Watch with Him one bitter hour;
Turn not from his griefs away,
Learn of Jesus Christ to pray.
Follow to the judgment hall;
View the Lord of life arraigned;
O the wormwood and the gall!
O the pangs His soul sustained!
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About Go to dark Gethsemane
William Henry Monk's hymn tune has long been a favourite for the Passiontide text Go to dark Gethsemane. This SATB arrangement of the well-loved hymn allows a choir to explore the profound narrative of Christ's suffering and sacrifice. The English lyrics guide the listener through the events from Gethsemane to Calvary, reflecting on the Redeemer's conflict, the judgment, and His ultimate sacrifice. The music aims to support the devotional intensity of the words, encouraging contemplation and a deeper understanding of the Christian message of redemption through suffering and death.
