This is a song which children love to sing but seldom fully understand. Consider explaining these words and concepts to the children as you practice the song.
| crucified | Killed by hanging on a cross. This was a punishment for criminals. |
| tremble | shake - For example, sometimes you tremble or shake when you have a fever. |
| tomb | grave - a place to bury the body of someone who has died |
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when the sun refused to shine |
The Bible tells us that the sun did not shine when Jesus was on the cross. |