Good Friday Hymns

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Pro Sandy
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On this Good Friday, what are some hymns or songs that help you reflect on the sacrifice of our Lord?

One for me is O Sacred Head Now Wounded. The poem it is based on is almost 1000 years old.

O sacred Head, now wounded,

with grief and shame weighed down,
Now scornfully surrounded
with thorns, Thine only crown;
O sacred Head, what glory,
what bliss till now was Thine!
Yet, though despised and gory,
I joy to call Thee mine.

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This is my most favorite hymn ever. As someone said, it's the perfect combination of lament and hope. But this line makes me cry every time, especially on Good Friday:

"My sin - oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!"

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We sang this today, but with female sopranos and altos.

swimmerbabe11
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Lord Never Never Let Me Outlive My Love For Thee is a constant prayer of mine.
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Pro Sandy
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That was beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
Micah97
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Translation

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stabat_Mater

The literal translation is more poignant. Beautiful music with heart wrenching lyrics describing Mary looking at her son on the crucifix. I'm not catholic, but it's an amazing music that reflects that somber and sad tone of Good Friday.
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