Community of Christ Sings ‎#461

461. Ah, Holy Jesus

1 Ah, holy Jesus, how have you offended,
that moral judgment has on you descended?
By foes derided, by your own rejected,
O most afflicted!

2 Who was the guilty? Who brought this upon you?
It is my treason, Lord, that has undone you.
'Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied you;
I crucified you.

3 For me, kind Jesus, was your incarnation,
your mortal sorrow, and your life's oblation,
your death of anguish and your bitter passion,
for my salvation.

4 Therefore, dear Jesus, since I cannot pay you,
I do adore you, and will ever praise you,
think on your pity and your love unswerving,
not my deserving.

Text Information

• First Line: Ah, holy Jesus, how have you offended
• Title: Ah, Holy Jesus
• Author: Johann Heermann, 1585-1647
• Translator: Robert Bridges, 1844-1930 (alt.)
• Meter: 11.11.11.5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Acts 2:22-25
  ;
  Acts 2:32
  ;
  2 Corinthians 2:14-16
• Topic: Brokenness; Good Friday; Holy Week; Jesus Christ: The Incarnation; Jesus Christ's Love; Jesus Christ's Passion; Salvation; Sorrow

Tune Information

• Name: HERZLIEBSTER JESU
• Composer: Johann Crüger, 1598-1662
• Meter: 11.11.11.5.
• Key: f minor