The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross

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Composer
Colin Brumby
Difficulty
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Voicing(s)
4-part (equal voices)
Instruments
Handbells Unaccompanied [a cappella]
Category
Anthems Cantatas
Instrumental Only?
No
Description

The Seven Last Words. Four-part canons with optional handbell ostinatos. Perfect for Maundy Thursday or Good Friday.

1. Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.
2. Amen I say to thee, this day thou shalt be with me in paradise.
3. Woman, behold thy son, Behold thy mother.
4. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
5. I thirst.
6. It is finished, it is done.
7. Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.

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