| Song | Were You There When They Crucified |
| Content Description | “Were You There When They Crucified” is a deeply moving African American spiritual that reflects on the suffering, crucifixion, and death of Jesus Christ. With its haunting refrain and emotional depth, the hymn invites listeners to personally contemplate the sacrifice of Christ at Calvary. Frequently sung during Good Friday and Easter services, it stirs repentance, reverence, and gratitude for redemption through Jesus. Those searching for “Were You There When They Crucified lyrics” will find a powerful worship song that draws hearts into reflection on the cross and the meaning of salvation. |
| Album | Passiontide Hymns |
| Genre | Traditional Christian Hymns |
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| Tags | spiritual hymn, Good Friday song, Easter reflection, cross of Christ, traditional worship, Calvary hymn |
| Theme(s) | Crucifixion, Sacrifice, Redemption, Reflection, Suffering of Christ |
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Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?
Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?
Oh! Sometimes It Causes Me To Tremble, Tremble, Tremble.
Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?
Were You There When They Nailed Him To The Tree?
Were You There When They Nailed Him To The Tree?
Oh! Sometimes It Causes Me To Tremble, Tremble, Tremble.
Were You There When They Nailed Him To The Tree?
Were You There When They Pierced Him In The Side?
Were You There When They Pierced Him In The Side?
Oh! Sometimes It Causes Me To Tremble, Tremble, Tremble.
Were You There When They Pierced Him In The Side?
Were You There When The Sun Refused To Shine?
Were You There When The Sun Refused To Shine?
Oh! Sometimes It Causes Me To Tremble, Tremble, Tremble.
Were You There When The Sun Refused To Shine?
Were You There When They Laid Him In The Tomb?
Were You There When They Laid Him In The Tomb?
Oh! Sometimes It Causes Me To Tremble, Tremble, Tremble.
Were You There When They Laid Him In The Tomb?
Were You There When He Rose Up From The Dead?
Were You There When He Rose Up From The Dead?
Sometimes I Feel Like Shouting ‘Glory, Glory, Glory!’
Were You There When He Rose Up From The Dead?
