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A Choral/Video Presentation on the Life and Atonement of Christ

This orchestrated choral music was inspired by this thought which came to me unexpectedly: “Why has no music been written for the intercessory prayer of John chapter 17?” With a little research, I was amazed to confirm this fact.

Accordingly, I sat at the piano with the scripture, repeatedly reading words John 17:1, “Father the hour is come.  Glorify Thy son, that Thy son may also glorify Thee.”  Immediately the music came to mind.  Not just a melody, but in full 8-part harmony.

What followed was a total of 18 pieces lasting over an hour in performance length.  I felt this music was a heavenly gift that might bring a deeper emotional appreciation for the life of the Savior.  Since the first piece was The Intercessory Prayer, (number 7 in this sequence) you may wish to play it first.

A Choral/Video Presentation on the Life and Atonement of Christ

This orchestrated choral music was inspired by this thought which came to me unexpectedly: “Why has no music been written for the intercessory prayer of John chapter 17?” With a little research, I was amazed to confirm this fact.

Accordingly, I sat at the piano with the scripture, repeatedly reading words John 17:1, “Father the hour is come.  Glorify Thy son, that Thy son may also glorify Thee.”  Immediately the music came to mind.  Not just a melody, but in full 8-part harmony.

What followed was a total of 18 pieces lasting over an hour in performance length.  I felt this music was a heavenly gift that might bring a deeper emotional appreciation for the life of the Savior.  Since the first piece was The Intercessory Prayer, (number 7 in this sequence) you may wish to play it first.

Text from the King James Version of the Bible

Music and Additional Lyrics by Vaughn W North

Christ was taken from Gethsemane by the Temple guard to Jerusalem, where he was tried, tortured and ultimately crucified. During this video you will hear alternating sections sung by the respective women and men of the choir. The words sung by the women (left column) represent the taunting crowd shouting, “Crucify Him” and challenging Him to save Himself. The words sung by the men (right column) offer quiet thoughts the Savior might have felt during this ordeal.

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