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The Easter story is told through the eyes of Mary Magdalene and her life-changing encounter with Christ. Accompany Mary as she witnesses His miracles, His ministry, His crucifixion and His triumphant resurrection. With powerful new songs, as well as familiar titles, Amazing Love is a great work for any size church. Songs include: Amazing Love * From The Grave Victorious * Man of Miracles * O Sacred Head Now Wounded * Opening Medley (And Can It Be/Amazing Grace/Grace Greater Than All My Sin) * The Crucifixion * Triumphant Entry/Mob Scene * Unworthy But Welcome.
The narrative centers on Mary Magdalene as she navigates the transformative events of the final days of Christ's ministry. Through her perspective, the audience experiences the weight of the miracles, the sorrow of the crucifixion, and the eventual triumph of the resurrection. The work utilizes a musical framework to convey these events, balancing personal reflection with choral performance. The protagonist must reconcile her own past with the profound shift in her reality caused by her encounter with the central figure.
This work is positioned as a resource for church choirs and musical ministries seeking to dramatize the Easter narrative. The structure suggests a focus on accessibility, allowing congregations of varying sizes to perform the piece effectively. The inclusion of both original songs and familiar hymns indicates an intent to balance traditional reverence with contemporary musical storytelling. The narrative framing through Mary Magdalene provides a singular, intimate lens through which to view the broader theological events of the Passion.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1996-11-01
Publisher:
Brentwood-Benson
ISBN-10:
0005135559
ISBN-13:
9780005135556
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