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The Seven Words from the Cross (Schalk)
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The Seven Words from the Cross, a composite text from the New Testament Gospels, is set here by Carl F. Schalk
The Seven Words from the Cross, a composite text from the New Testament Gospels, is set here by Carl F. Schalk for mixed choir (SATB), soloists, and handbells. This setting is designed for the liturgical services of Holy Week, especially Good Friday. The soloists are comprised of the evangelist (tenor or baritone) and two thieves (bass). Only two handbells are used. This piece begins and concludes with a setting of Nicolaus Decius's chorale "O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig," a paraphrase of the Agnus Dei. Scripture text is from the Revised Standard Version. The translation of the chorale is from The Lutheran Hymnal, as found in hymn 434 in Lutheran Service Book.
| Occasions | Good Friday, Holy Week, Passion Sunday |
|---|---|
| LSB Hymn Numbers | 434 |
| Voicing | SATB, Solo |
| Handbell Octaves | 2 Octaves |
| Instrumentation | Handbells |
| Tune Names | O LAMM GOTTES, UNSCHULDIG |
| Music Difficulty | Medium |
| Collection Content | The Conclusion; The Fifth Word; The First Word; The Fourth Word; The Meditation; The Praeludium; The Second Word; The Seventh Word; The Sixth Word; The Third Word |
| Authors | Carl F Schalk |
| Composers | Carl F Schalk |
| Music Tune Composers | Nicolaus Decius |
| Music Text Writer | Nicolaus Decius |
| Scripture References | John 19:25–27; John 19:28; John 19:29–30; Luke 23:33–34; Luke 23:39–43; Luke 23:44–46; Matthew 27:45–46 |
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