A Combined Tenebrae And Seven Last Words Service

Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

Tenebrae has been observed in the church since the fourth century. In this service, the church remembers the death of Jesus and recalls his seven last words on the cross. The gradual extinguishing of the candles is accompanied by prayers, hymns, choral anthems, and readings from Scripture.

Call to Worship (Isaiah 53:46)

Leader:Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows,

People:yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted.

Leader:But he was pierced for...

 

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