“Calvary”

Description

Story of Jesus' crucifixion told from the point of view of one of his grieving followers. Jesus carries his cross to Calvary, where he is crucified, suffers, and dies without complaint. There is darkness over the earth, but Jesus is resurrected.

Notes

This should not be confused with the Sacred Harp hymn of the same name. - PJS

Based on Paul's description, it would appear that this song generally follows the passion account of John rather than the other three gospels -- e.g. Jesus carries his own cross (John 19:17; compare Mark 15:21, etc., where Simon of Cyrene carries the cross) and makes no complaint (compare John 19:25-30 to, e.g., Mark 15:34). - RBW

Cross references

  • cf. "Saw You My Savior?" (plot)

Recordings

  • Dock Boggs, "Calvary" (on Boggs3, BoggsCD1)

References

  1. Roud #12169
  2. BI, RcCalva

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1968 (recording, Dock Boggs)
Found in: US(SE)