The New Century Hymnal ‎#218

218. Ah, Holy Jesus

1 Ah, holy Jesus,
how have you offended,
that mortal 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 slain you.
And I, dear 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, kind Jesus,
since I cannot pay you,
I do adore you
and will ever pray 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
• Paraphraser: Robert Bridges (1899, alt.)
• Author: Johann Heermann (1630)
• Meter: 11.11.11.5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  John 18:15-17
  ;
  John 1:11
  ;
  Isaiah 53:3-5
• Topic: Confession of Sin; Good Friday; Holy Week; Year A: Good Friday; Year A: Holy Saturday; Year B: Good Friday; Year B: Holy Saturday; Year C: Good Friday; Year C: Holy Saturday

Tune Information

• Name: HERZLIEBSTER JESU
• Composer: Johann Crüger (1640)
• Meter: 11.11.11.5.
• Key: A♭ Major