In The Silence Of The Night (Easter Vigil version)

"In the Silence of the Night" is a reflective hymn that captures the profound sorrow, uncertainty, and longing experienced on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter. The lyrics delve into the emotions of the apostles and disciples as they grapple with the unbearable silence and darkness following Christ's crucifixion. It portrays the weight of their despair, the emptiness of hope seemingly lost, and the suffocating sense of absence as they wait for something they cannot yet comprehend.

As the hymn progresses, it transitions from this deep grief to a flicker of faith—a whispered promise that Christ will rise. The verses evoke a journey from desolation to dawning hope, culminating in a triumphant proclamation of the Resurrection. The optional congregational response magnifies this joy, shattering the silence of Holy Saturday with a powerful declaration that death has been conquered and life eternally crowned.

This hymn is ideal for reflecting on the mystery of Holy Saturday and preparing hearts for the joy of Easter morning, uniting sorrow and hope in the light of Christ's victory over death.

DeCesare, is an accomplished composer / arranger with over 29,000 compositions in his catalogue. All his music can be found at sheetmusicplus.com, sheetmusicdirect.com, jwpepper.com and musicnotes.com

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