"The Betrayal" is written for choir (soprano, alto, tenor, bass).
It is a religious piece based on the passion of Christ. It has
aspects of imitation, with a lot of independence in the parts.
The vocal parts represent the voice of Jesus, the voices of those
who crucified him, a narrator, and also briefly the voice of Peter,
Jesus' disciple. The bass primarily sings the role of the people who
called for his death, but as the piece continues others join in this
role. I wrote some of the lyrics and also pulled some verses in from
the Bible. I think this would be a great piece for Holy Week, perhaps
on Good Friday or Maundy Thursday. the piece captures some of the intense
emotions involved in the crucifixion and would make a great addition to
Lenten music in the church.
Lyrics:
Why did you leave me?
Why did you run?
I absolved you of your sin.
Jesus Christ must die for what he's done.
I absolved you of your sin,
I saved you from yourselves,
I just wanted to lead you,
Closer to God.
Death!
I wanted to give you new life.
Three times you will deny me,
Woman I do not know him!
Jesus Christ must die for what he's done.
Why did you leave me?
Why did you run?
I absolved you of your sin.
I saved you from yourselves,
I just wanted to lead you,
Closer to God.
Jesus I didn't know him.
I don't know the man!
Jesus Christ must die for what he's done.
Peter struck him!
Cut off his ear,
Jesus touched him and healed him,
Though the man had come for him.
Jesus Christ must die for what he's done.
Why should Jesus die for what he's done?
Why did I forsake the Son of God?
I'd have called for him to be crucified.
We are no better,
Then the past.
Why did you forsake me,
Why did you forsake me?
Forgive them,
For they do not know what they're doing.
Forgive them,
For they do not know what they're doing.
Betrayed with a kiss.
Surely he was the son of God.
Surely he was the son of God.
Surely he was the son of God.
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