Which ever way yous look at information technology, at that place is no getting away from the fact that our journey of faith will, at some indicate, pb the states to the Cantankerous. Information technology is the price our our reconciliation, and God's ultimate act of mercy.

It's adept to take a few central songs in the repertoire that help to describe us more than deeply into the mystery of the Cantankerous, especially during Lent and on Expert Friday. There is also the wonderful feast of the Triumph of the Cantankerous celebrated on 14th September.

Here's a shortlist of eight favourites (in alphabetical order) that have a firm place in our own repertoire:

i. At the Cross – Reuben Morgan & Darlene Zschech (Hillsong)

This is the kind of middle-felt worship song that the music ministry of HillsongCommonwealth of australia has become well-known for. It captures both the essence of bowing before the Cross in veneration, while also acclaiming the victory and triumph of the sacrifice.

"At the cross I bow my knee
where your blood was shed for me
there'due south no greater love than this…"

Heed: At the Cross (audio sample)

Canvas music is bachelor from Musicnotes.com.
  Lyrics and song info on Worshiptogether.com
  Available on iTunes

2. At the Foot of The Cantankerous – Kathryn Scott

Northern Irish song-writer Kathryn Scott has coupled a cute lilting melody with wonderfully evocative and moving text. This song invites us to "buss the feet of mercy" equally nosotros lay all our burdens down at the foot of the cross.

"At the pes of the cross
Where grace and suffering meet
Y'all take shown me your love
Through the sentence you received"

LISTEN: At the Foot of the Cross (audio sample)

Sheet music is bachelor from Musicnotes.com.
  Lyrics and vocal info on Praischarts.com
  Available on iTunes

iii. The Cross Stands – Worship Cardinal

This uplifting anthem is probably better suited to the feast of theTriumph of the Cantankerous (14th September) than Skilful Friday. With a fiddling sensitivity in the arrangement though, it would certainly be possible to sing this powerful acclamation of the power of the cross more than reflectively.

Information technology'south worth noting that the published key of Bb major is probably a flake likewise high for your boilerplate congregation. Much more than comfortable in F major or Thou.

"The cross stands above it all,
burning bright in this life.
The cross towers over it all."

Listen: The Cross Stands (audio sample)

  Sheet music is available from Musicnotes.com.
  Lyrics and song info on Worshiptogether.com
  Available on iTunes

iv. Jesus Christ, In one case Over again – Matt Redman

It'southward probably fair to say this song is somethingof a classic and there was probably a fourth dimension in its life-cycle when it was a bit "over-sung".  Later on a season of over-singing, a song can fall out of apply for a while. Eventually though, this kind of comfortably familiarity gives a collective retentiveness and resonance to a vocal. In the right context that tin exist very powerful.

"And once once again I expect upon
the cross where you died;
I'm humbled by your mercy
and I'1000 broken inside… "

LISTEN: Jesus Christ, Once Again (audio sample)

  Sheet music is available from Musicnotes.com.
  Lyrics and song info on Worshiptogether.com
  Available on iTunes

five. Lord past Your Cantankerous And Resurrection – Chris Rolinson

Officially titled 'Saviour of the World' , this song started life as a setting of apre-revised translationMemorial Acclamation. Information technologyis recorded on the Boyce & Stanley anthology Before the Lord.  It is anthemic and worshipful in equal mensurate.

Over the years, this has get the official song for the epilogue of our Born for This presentation. Sung past cast and congregation with with full-vocalization and fill up hearts after an emotional journey through the Stations of the Cross. It's difficult to discover a more than perfect fashion to capture that moment in so few words.

"Lord, by your cross and Resurrection
you set u.s.a. free.
You are the Saviour of the world."

Sheet music is available inRejoice north Sing Digital Songbook.
  Recorded on the anthologyEarlier the Lord
  Available on iTunes

6. Song of the Cross (Love Lifted) – Susan HooKong-Taylor

We don't oft utilize this vocal in its entirety. The chorus lone is a wonderful acclamation that we've used on many an occasion, along with spoken prayer or Scripture verses to create a meditation on the cross.

"Dearest lifted on the cantankerous for me;
My Lord, my God, my salvation…"

LISTEN: Song of the Cross (audio sample)

Canvass music and song info is available from ocp.org
  Bachelor on iTunes

7. Thank You For The Cross – Brian Doerksen & Kathryn Scott

This lively song of thanksgiving is recorded on Kathryn Scott'south anthology I Belong. Information technology may be a bear upon too upbeat for Good Friday. But there are many other times through Lent, and throughout the Liturgical year, when it can exist the perfect response to remembering the salvation that was won for the states by the sacrifice of the cross.

"Though nosotros chose sin'southward separation
You already had a program
To reconcile your children
through the cantankerous…"

LISTEN: Give thanks You For the Cantankerous (audio sample)

Sheet music is bachelor from Musicnotes.com.
  Lyrics and song info on Praischarts.com
  Available on iTunes

8. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

This familiar text past Isaac Watts is traditionally sung to the hymn tune 'Rockingham'. Virtually of the fourth dimension, though, we use the Celtic melody 'O Waly Waly'. The hymn tune is beautiful, or class. Merely at that place is something about the soaring lilt of the folk tune that brings the text to life in a special way.

"When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest proceeds I count simply loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride."


Canvass music is available from Musicnotes.com
  Recorded on the albumAge to Age Vol. two ~ The Journeying Continues
  Available on iTunes

This is non an exhaustive list past any stretch of the imagination. But if your repertoire is a flake sparse on the footing, and you're all the same mostly singing ' Were You In that location When They Crucified My Lord', then this list is a great place to start.

Equally St Paul writes; "..the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, merely to the states who are being saved it is the power of God" {ane Cor 1:xviii} And information technology's definitely worth singing most.

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What would you add to this shortlist? We'd honey to hear from you in the comments below…