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Go to dark Gethsemane
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Go to dark Gethsemane by Richard Redhead — 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
This hymn takes us on a profound journey through Christ's Passion, from the agony in Gethsemane to his crucifixion on Calvary. The words draw the singer into the scenes, urging a deep contemplation of Jesus' suffering and sacrifice. The text powerfully instructs the listener to 'Learn of Jesus Christ to pray,' 'Learn of him to bear the Cross,' and finally, 'Learn of Jesus Christ to die.' Richard Redhead's setting is for SATB choir, its solemn English text suited for devotional occasions. The hymn's reflective nature and its call to emulate Christ's sacrifice make it a moving choice for thoughtful reflection on the Christian narrative.
