The Night Is Long And Silent (SATB) by Stephen DeCesare Sheet Music for SATB Choir at Sheet Music Direct

Product Details

Artist Stephen DeCesare

Score Type

PDF, Included with PASS

Composer Stephen DeCesare

Format Digital Sheet Music

Pages 9

Arrangement SATB Choir

Publisher Exultet Music

Level 2

Product ID 1678191

Genre Sacred Spiritual Christian Easter Lent

Instruments Choir

Product Description

"The Night Is Long and Silent" is a poignant traditional hymn that captures the raw grief, despair, and unknowing experienced on Holy Saturdaythe silent and sorrowful day after Jesus' crucifixion. Written from the perspective of those who loved Him, such as Mary Magdalene and the disciples, the hymn reflects the emptiness and confusion that permeated the hours when hope seemed buried with Christ.

The lyrics blend haunting imagery with heartfelt questions, expressing the deep ache of loss and the struggle to understand God's purpose in the face of tragedy. Each verse moves through the shadows of sorrow, grappling with the silence of the tomb and the absence of light. Yet, amid the darkness, the hymn hints at a faint whisper of trusta quiet assurance that Gods love remains, even when unseen.

Set to a contemplative melody, the hymn invites listeners into the sacred stillness of Holy Saturday, offering a space to reflect on the weight of Christ's death and the human experience of grief. Its heartfelt simplicity and timeless themes make it a moving addition to Holy Week liturgies or moments of prayerful meditation.

Scored for SATB with Piano accompaniment. An accompaniment track is also available.

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