of Jesus' years, as the people sit in silence. Thereafter, the people depart in silence and darkness. Lutheranism In Lutheranism, the Reproaches are commonly chanted each Good Friday during the Tenebrae service. The Reproaches begin with the first of three exchanges between the pastor and congregation. The priest or cantor begins: Thus says the Lord: "What have I done to you, O my people, And wherein have I offended you? Answer me. For I have raised you up out of the prison house of sin and death, "And you have delivered up your Redeemer to be scourged. For I have redeemed you from the house of bondage, And you have nailed your Savior to the cross. O my people!" The congregation or choir responds: Holy Lord God, Holy and mighty God, Holy and most merciful Redeemer; God eternal, leave us not to bitter death. O Lord, have mercy! The congregation then sings, Lamb of God, pure and holy, Who on the cross didst suffer. Ever patient and lowly, Thyself to scorn didst offer. All sins Thou borest for us, else had dispair reigned o'er us, Have mercy upon us, O Jesus, O Jesus. The pastor continues: Thus says the Lord: "What have I done to you, O my people, And wherein have I offended you? Answer me. For I have conquered all your foes, And you have given me over and delivered me to those who persecute me. For I have fed you with my Word and refreshed you with living water, And you have given me gall and vinegar to drink. O my people!" The congregation or choir responds: Holy Lord God, Holy and mighty God, Holy and most merciful Redeemer; God eternal, allow us not to lose hope in the face of death and hell. O Lord, have mercy! The congregation sings Lamb of God, pure and holy, Who on the cross didst suffer. Ever patient and lowly, Thyself to scorn didst offer. All sins Thou borest for us, else had dispair reigned o'er us, Have mercy upon us, O Jesus, O Jesus. The pastor or Kantor continues: Thus says the Lord: "What have I done to you, O my people, And wherein have I offended you? Answer me. What more could have been done for my vineyard than I have done for it? When I looked for good grapes, why did it yield only bad? My people,