The Reproaches for Good Friday
The Reproaches are a set of responses traditionally sung on Good Friday. The text contrasts the graces of God with the evils done to Jesus: “I gave you saving water from the rock; you gave me vinegar to drink” or “I parted the [Red] sea before you; you parted my side with a spear.”
English composer John Sanders‘ setting of the Reproaches is haunting, perfectly capturing the emotions expressed in the words. The music is simultaneously liturgically functional and stunningly beautiful.
Marvelous! Thanks for introducing this. The Reproaches have sadly fallen out of favor in some places. Not PC I fear.
Gorgeous. I think this might have been my favorite part of today’s service.
Me too.
They knock me out every time