Go to Dark Gethsemane is a contemplative Lenten hymn that invites believers to meditate on the suffering and obedience of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Hymns Based on Matthew 26:36
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Matthew 26:36
"Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I go there and pray." He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and severely troubled. Then he said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch with me." He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire." He came to the disciples, and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What, couldn't you watch with me for one hour? Watch and pray, that you don't enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." Again, a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, "My Father, if this cup can't pass away from me unless I drink it, your desire be done." He came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. He left them again, went away, and prayed a third time, saying the same words. Then he came to his disciples, and said to them, "Sleep on now, and take your rest. Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Arise, let's be going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand.""
— Matthew 26:36
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Cross, Lent, Obedience, Palm Sunday, Prayer. Many worship songs connected to Matthew 26:36 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Cross
- Lent
- Obedience
- Palm Sunday
- Prayer
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Matthew 26:36
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Sermon Cross
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Response Hymn Go to Dark Gethsemane