This composition covers the passion of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. It`s called "Via Dolorosa", Latin for "The Way Of Sorrow". It starts off by describing the long haul through the streets of Jerusalem as he carried the cross. The street is still there today and is visited by many Christian pilgrims. It then progresses to a more intense and dramatic theme as he approaches Golgotha (The place of the Skull) where he is nailed to the cross and then lifted up to be crucified. It culminates with a sad theme as he is dying as he suffocates under his own weight, which is how crucifixion killed the unfortunate souls who had to undergo this most terrible form of execution. And finally, it moves into a powerful finale as the mercy of God is poured out upon the world, forgiving all who would believe in the sacrifice of his only son.
But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5