The Cross Was His to Bear

The divine moment of God's redemptive power is conveyed in this emotional anthem. "Jesus walked the path of tears, a silent wounded Lamb." The piece moves forward, echoing the plodding footsteps on the way to Calvary, reminding the listener of the pain of crucifixion and the beauty of unconditional love. Unison singing in the verse offers clarity to the text, then the chorus opens to richer harmonic sonorities. An optional violin obbligato adds to the dramatic feel.