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O why, O why, in dark Gethsemane

Author: John C. Bieri (1927)
Tune: COMMUNION MEDITATION
Published in 3 hymnals

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1. O why, O why, in dark Gethsemane,
Did Jesus, glorious Prince of Peace,
Pray long in agony?
For me, for me, in dark Gethsemane,
He knelt, He prayed, He bled, He cried
In agony for me.

2. O why, O why, in court of equity,
Did Jesus, Maker of mankind,
Endure humility?
For me, for me, in court of equity,
He took the lash, the shame, the scorn
In silence all for me.

3. O why, O why, on cruel Calvary,
Did Jesus, mighty King of kings,
Hang on the shameful tree?
For me, for me, on cruel Calvary,
The nail, the spear, the thirst, the thorns,
He suffered all for me.

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Author: John C. Bieri

John Casper Bieri attended Dickinson College and Drew Theological Seminary in Mlillerstown, Penn. He was minister at several United Methodist churches in Philadelphia from 1902 to 1940. He wrote over 60 hymns and is also known for magic presentations. Dianne Shapiro, from Archives of the Susquehana Conference of the United Methodist Church (www.lycoming.edu/umarch/me_pastors/b.htm) (accessed Sept. 3, 2022) Go to person page >

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