Tenebrae, meaning “darkness” is a solemn observation of the Lord’s Supper. Eight candles are gradually extinguished, symbolizing the flight and denial of the disciples and friends of Jesus after the Crucifixion. A ninth candle, symbolizing Christ, remains lit throughout the service; the light of Christ can never be extinguished. In that light we find forgiveness and fellowship, in communion with our Lord.
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Following is the copyright information for the Tenebrae service on Thursday, 6 April 2023:
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”; WORDS: Isaac Watts, MUSIC: Lowell Mason; Public Domain
“Just As I Am”; WORDS: Charlotte Elliott, MUISC: William B. Bradbury; Public Domain
“In the Garden”; Words and Music: Carl J. Nygard, Jr.; Copyright 1989 Beckenhorst Press, Inc.; “Permission to reprint, podcast, and/or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-736451. All rights reserved.”
“Ah, Holy Jesus”; WORDS: Johann Heermann, tr. Robert Bridges, alt., MUSIC: Johann Cruger; Public Domain
“He Never Said a Mumbalin’ Word”; WORDS and MUSIC: African-American Spiritual; Public Domain
“O Sacred Head, Now Wounded”; WORDS: Attr. Bernard of Clairvaux (12th c.), tr. James W. Alexander, MUSIC: Hans Leo Hassler, arr. J. S. Bach; Public Domain