Holy Week Wednesday - Were You There?

Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?

This moving favorite is a true spiritual - a biblically-inspired song created and passed on by enslaved people in the American south. It was the first spiritual to be included in a major hymnal, the Anglican hymnal of 1940, and has been recorded many times in a variety of styles. Two versions are linked below - the first by Victor Trent Cook and the Three Mo’ Tenors Gospel Ensemble, the second by a trio of young women called Pegasis.

Victor Trent Cook

Pegasis



For a change of pace from the heavy, meditative tone of Holy Week, enjoy this video of the Getty family singalong. There is a lovely solo by the mom about midway, and the family has suggestions for ways to enjoy uplifting music throughout the day.

Getty Family Singalong March 31