Christ in Gethsemane

Samuel Francis Smith • English

Primary Scripture: Luke 22:41-44

Verse 1

Beyond where Kedron’s waters flow, So brightly and so free, Behold the loving Savior go To sad Gethsemane.

Chorus

Go to Gethsemane, Hear that mournful sound; See the Savior weeping, Weeping on the cold, damp ground.

Verse 2

His countenance is all divine, His heav’nly bearing see! Yet grief appears in every line While in Gethsemane.

Chorus

Go to Gethsemane, Hear that mournful sound; See the Savior weeping, Weeping on the cold, damp ground.

Verse 3

He bows beneath the sins of men, Whilst they are filled with glee; He cries to God and cries again In sad Gethsemane.

Chorus

Go to Gethsemane, Hear that mournful sound; See the Savior weeping, Weeping on the cold, damp ground.

Verse 4

He lifts His mournful eyes above, And cries, “O Father may This cup, this bitter cup remove!” Oh, sad Gethsemane!

Chorus

Go to Gethsemane, Hear that mournful sound; See the Savior weeping, Weeping on the cold, damp ground.

Verse 5

With gentle resignation still, For thee, my soul, for thee, He yielded to His Father’s will In sad Gethsemane.

Chorus

Go to Gethsemane, Hear that mournful sound; See the Savior weeping, Weeping on the cold, damp ground.

Scripture References

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