Easter Triduum

Hymns for Good Friday

Friday, March 26, 2027 · Easter Triduum · red

For Good Friday, the readings are Isaiah 52:13—53:12; Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; and John 18:1—19:42. Suggested hymns: Go to Dark Gethsemane (veneration of the cross), Were You There? (Communion).

Hymn suggestions

Public-domain hymns that draw on this Mass’s readings or share their themes. Each plays in any key, with slides and large print.

Veneration of the Cross

  1. Go to Dark GethsemaneGo to dark GethsemaneDraws on the Gospel: John 19:16–30
  2. The Strife Is O'er, the Battle DoneThe strife is o'er, the battle doneDraws on the first reading: Isaiah 53:3–5
  3. Hallelujah, What a Savior!Man of Sorrows! what a nameDraws on the Gospel: John 19:30

Communion

  1. Were You There?Were you there when they crucified my LordDraws on the Gospel: John 19:34
  2. O Sacred Head, Now WoundedO sacred Head, now woundedDraws on the first reading: Isaiah 53:4–5
  3. Just as I Am Without One PleaJust as I am, without one pleaDraws on the first reading: Isaiah 53:11

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