Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

---

"Gethsemane" is an original composition by Steve Byrne (Emmaus Music), reflecting on the Agony in the Garden. This moving prayer captures the moment Jesus calls out to the Father on the night before His crucifixion, making it a perfect meditation for Holy Thursday and the Lenten season.

🎼 Sheet Music & Downloads:
Download the words and music here: stevebyrne.musicaneo.com

🎹 Instrumental version: youtu.be/3BJ7NjGFgfw

📖 Lyrics:
Father, hear my prayer.
In my distress I call to you.
All the light has turned to shadow
in the sight of a dream.
I see hatred. I see shame.
I hear the crowds shout my name.
Why, Oh Father, do I feel pain?
Why, Oh God, do I see death?

All my life I've lived for you.
When you call me I've obeyed.
Now I feel my day is near, I call to you,
God, why must I die?

All around me I feel cold
for I know what must be done.
It's the will, not mine, but yours,
and your will, it must be done.

If this cannot pass me by
then I'll taste the bitter wine.
May Your name be glorified.
I am ready, take me now.

Father, hear my prayer (Father, hear my prayer).
In my distress I call to you (In my distress, hear my prayer).
May Your name be glorified.
I am ready, take me now.
I am ready, take me now.

✨ About the Artist: This song was written and performed by Steve Byrne for the Emmaus Music library. Please subscribe to support our mission of providing new and traditional music for the global church.

🌐 Visit the Emmaus Resource Hub: EmmausMusic.com

#HolyThursday #Gethsemane #AgonyInTheGarden #OriginalHymn #Lent #CatholicMusic #EmmausMusic