Title: The Divine Compassion

Author: William Lloyd Webber
Publisher: Kevin Mayhew

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Divine Compassion Centenary Collection 75 mins A sacred cantata (SATB & organ) The Divine Compassion is a major work, a full-length cantata for tenor and baritone solos, chorus and organ, with a text based on the Gospel of John. Like all Lloyd Webber’s compositions this one is melodic, skilfully written, romantic and lovely to sing.

Part I The glory incarnate Christ, the bread of life Christ, the good shepherd Adoration of Christ, the faithful shepherd The love of Christ The high-priestly intercession The Christian soul’s response to Christ’s prayer Part II The glory of sacrifice Christ betrayed The arrest Christ in the hands of his enemies Peter’s denial of Christ Christ denied by his friend Christ before Pilate Christ judged by worldly power Christ mocked and condemned The condemnation of Christ Christ crucified The glory of the crucified Part III The resurrection glory Christ in the tomb The dawn of hope The soul’s response to the love of the crucified and risen Lord