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Die sieben Worte Jesu Christi am Kreuz (The Seven Last Words of Christ) is an oratorio by César Franck. Composed in 1859, it sets to music the seven phrases Jesus uttered on the cross. The work is scored for soloists, chorus, and orchestra and is considered one of Franck's significant early choral works, showcasing his characteristic harmonic language and devotional depth even before he developed his mature style. The second word, which is the focus of this score, corresponds to "Today you will be with me in Paradise."