The Hymnal 1982 ‎#171

171. Go to dark Gethsemane

1. 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.

2. Follow to the judgment hall;
view the Lord of life arraigned;
O the wormwood and gall!
O the pangs his souls sustained!
Shun not suffering, shame, or loss;
learn of him to bear the cross.

3. Calvary's mournful mountain climb;
there, adoring at his feet,
mark the miracle of time,
God's own sacrifice complete;
"It is finished!" hear him cry;
learn of Jesus Christ to die.

Text Information

• First Line: Go to dark Gethsemane
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854
• Meter: 77. 77. 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Holy Week

Tune Information

• Name: PETRA
• Composer: Richard Redhead, 1820-1901
• Meter: 77. 77. 77
• Key: D Major