the Rose of Calvary

The image of a sacred flower, a divine rose, from heaven’s own garden blooming in the shadows of our world is a portrait of hope and comfort.  When translated into music, it becomes a song that speaks to our deepest needs for restoration and redemption.  It sings to us of gardens lost to sin and despair.  It reveals to us a lonely garden where ancient olive trees stand silent witness to the suffering of the savior.  It sings of a garden meant for death suddenly springing to life in a shower of joyful alleluias.  It is God’s tender love song reminding us all that we are children of the garden.  Finally, at its heart, it is the music of one truly perfect Rose, who, choosing grace, died for his beloved thorns.

Performed by Chardon Church Cantoria Choir

by Joseph M. Martin, orchestration by Brant Adams

Directed by Linda Prusha

Song / Narration	Performer
the Rose of Calvary	Choir
Narration 1	Narrator
Like a Flower in the Desert	Choir
Narration 2	Narrator
Call to Repentance	Choir
Narration 3	Narrator
A Rose in the Valley	Choir
Narration 4	Narrator
Shout to God	Choir
Narration 5	Narrator
Love's Way	Choir
Narration 6	Narrator
I See a Rose in the Garden	Choir
Narration 7	Narrator
In the Praetorium	Choir
Narration 8	Narrator
Song of the Thorn	Choir
Narration 9	Narrator
Affirmation of Life	Choir

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