Go to Dark Gethsemane is a reflective Christian hymn written by James Montgomery in 1820. The hymn invites believers to meditate on Jesus’ prayer and suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane before his crucifixion. Its calm and solemn tone makes it especially suited for moments of prayer, repentance, and reflection during Holy Week.
It is most commonly used in churches during Lent and particularly during Holy Week, especially on Maundy Thursdayand Good Friday services. The hymn is widely sung in Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist, and other Protestant traditions.