Anthem of the Nails, inspired by the Service of the Nails, is suitable for use in services during Passiontide, particularly on Good Friday, and on other occasions when related themes are being considered.
It is scored for S.A.T.B. choir with organ accompaniment.
Duration: about 4 minutes
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Lyrics:
He was despised, He was rejected, He was oppressed and reviled;
He was betrayed, He was forsaken, He was misjudged, He was denied,
He was convicted, He was condemned, He was scourged and crucified.
All this Jesus suffered, All this He endured, All this He accepted, All this He bore.
He suffered for love, endured for love, accepted for love, forgave for love,
And this was love, From heaven to Earth, For once and for all: Redeeming love.
My nail of unkindness, My nail of indiff’rence, My nail of rejection, My nail of hate,
My nail of denial, My nail of untruth, My nail of inaction My nail of greed,
My nail of cruelty, My nail of ignorance, My nail of envy, My nail of pride.
All this Jesus suffers, All this He endures, All this He accepts, All this He bears.
He suffers for love, Endures for love. Accepts for love, Forgives for love.
And this is love, From heaven to Earth, For us and for all: Redeeming love.
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Audio:
Audio recording of Anthem of the Nails
Disclaimer: This audio recording is shared only to illustrate the piece – not as a definitive recording.
(It was recorded under “Covid restrictions” using over-dubbing and transposed/pitch-shifted vocals – a “one tweaked voice” production!)
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Score:
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