American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#413

413. Ah, Dearest Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended

1 Ah, dearest Jesus, how hast Thou offended,
That such fell judgment hath on Thee descended?
What deeds of evil bring Thee tribulation
And condemnation?

2 They have chastised Thee, thorns the crown Thou wearest,
Thy face is smitten, cruel taunts Thou bearest,
Gall Thou art given, on the cross in anguish
Thou, Lord, dost languish.

3 Whence come these sorrows? Why art Thou afflicted?
For me, a sinner, art Thou, Lord, convicted;
All Thou endurest, while as victim offered,
I should have suffered.

4 O love unfathomed, that for my salvation
Thou, Lord, dost suffer such humiliation!
While as a worldling I loved mirth and gladness,
Thine is the sadness.

5 For Thy compassion, Hope of every nation,
What can I bring Thee as a meet oblation?
My best endeavors weak returns but render
For love so tender.

6 But when in heaven, at Thy throne of glory,
With saints united, I shall tell the story
Of love unbounded, and in adoration
Laud Thy salvation.

Text Information

• First Line: Ah, dearest Jesus how hast Thou offended
• Title: Ah, Dearest Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended
• Translator: J. F. Ohl (a.)
• Author: Johann Heermann (1585)
• Meter: P. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Church Year: Passion

Tune Information

• Name: SUFFERING SAVIOR
• Composer: J. Crüger (1640)
• Meter: P. M.
• Key: g minor
• Source: German chorale: Herzliebster Jesu