A sacred Easter vocal solo for baritone. Vocal range B2 to E4. Music by Kevin G. Pace. Text by Mary Ann Snowball inspired by John 12:27. See text below:
Save me from this hour, O God. O save me with thy powr.
But for this cause did I come upon this very hour.
My whole soul is troubled as I sense this burdens weight
Could exceed the measure of my means for every sake.
Knowingly I honor Thee; Father is thy name.
I will suffer for all men, not for powr or fame.
I have come to save mankind and even though I grieve,
Evry error I will take to offer sure (them) relief.
Still, I sense the awesome load, so known before my birth.
This, the very reason why I humbly came to earth.
Though my spirits troubled as I beckon evry eye,
I will offer comfort to my friends before I die.
Save me from this hour, I plead. O save me with thy powr.
But for this cause did I come upon this very hour.
Help me, God. Please succor me in this last mortal care.
Til I save thy children O, receive this fervent prayer.