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Text:O Darkest Woe
Author (st. 1):Friedrich von Spee, 1591-1635
Author (sts. 2-6):Johann Rist, 1607-1667
Translator (sts. 1, 4, 6):Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878
Translator (sts. 2, 3, 5):Joseph Herl, b. 1959
Tune:O TRAURIGKEIT, O HERZELEID
Arranger:Paul G. Bunjes, 1914-1998

427. O Darkest Woe

Text Information
First Line: O darkest woe!
Title: O Darkest Woe
Author (st. 1): Friedrich von Spee, 1591-1635
Author (sts. 2-6): Johann Rist, 1607-1667 (abr.)
Translator (sts. 1, 4, 6): Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 (alt.)
Translator (sts. 2, 3, 5): Joseph Herl, b. 1959 (alt.)
Meter: 44 776
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Jesus' Passion
Copyright: Tr. sts. 2, 3, 5 © Joseph Herl
Tune Information
Name: O TRAURIGKEIT, O HERZELEID
Arranger: Paul G. Bunjes, 1914-1998
Meter: 44 776
Key: e minor or modal
Source: Himmlische Harmony, Mainz, 1628
Copyright: Setting © 1982 Concordia Publishing House



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