When Darkness Reigns

Uses: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Week

Scripture: Luke 22:53b; Matthew 26:36-38

Profoundly moving poetry pours emotion into a bittersweet scene from Christ's anguish in Gethsemane and onGolgotha. To experience the glory of Easter we must first embrace the shadows of Holy Week. This thoughtful anthem accomplishes this journey with emotive, rich music that sonically paints the deep sadness of the text. Solid fourpart textures create a full sound, and when at last, the piece suggests the coming light of Easter, the listener is left with a winsome whisper of hope. Duration: ca. 4:09.