‘In Gethsemane’ Excerpts from ‘Forgiven’

‘IN GETHSeMANE’

The following are lyrics to the song “In Gethsemane” from Darren Thomas’ oratorio “Forgiven”:

Lead: Don’t want to die, I want to live

Chorus: But if you live then you can’t forgive their sins

Lead: Though I promised You I’d do Your will

Chorus: Let this cup now pass from Me

Chorus: Nevertheless

Lead: My soul says yes

Chorus: Nevertheless

Lead: My soul says yes

(musical transition)

Lead: It is almost here, the time is almost come

Glorify me, Father; glorify thy son

Finished is the work You have given me

Manifest Your power, do not depart from me

Lead: I don’t want to die! I want to live!

Chorus: But if You live will the promise be fulfilled?

Lead: I know I promised I’d do Your will

Chorus: Let this cup now pass from Me

Chorus: Nevertheless

Lead: My soul says yes

Chorus: Nevertheless

Lead: My soul says yes

(musical transition)

Lead: What is death? How does it feel?

Why must I be left alone without You?

Strengthen me now; strengthen me, father

Manifest Your power, do not depart from me