A Combined Tenebrae And Seven Last Words Service

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 our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; People:the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. Leader:We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; People:and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Hymn: "I Greet thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art" Litany of Remembrance Leader:Let us remember Jesus: who, though rich, became poor and dwelt among us, who was mighty indeed, healing the sick and the t…