Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord)? – Spiritual

Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord) is an American spiritual that was first printed in 1899. In 1940, it was included in the Episcopal Church hymnal, and it is also included in the Catholic Church’s Liturgy of the Hours. The piece is a beautiful addition to any worship experience, and is arranged here for string quartet. It begins with the simple melody, with each verse adding more color to the harmony. The final verse features the cello in an upper range, accompanied by the other three strings. Score, set of parts, 15 pages.