Voices Together ‎#330

330. Ah, Holy Jesus

1 Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended,
that mortal judgment hath on thee descended?
By foes derided, by thine own rejected,
O most afflicted.

2 Who was the guilty? Who brought this upon thee?
Alas, my treason, Jesus, hath undone thee.
‘Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied thee;
I crucified thee.

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

4 Therefore, kind Jesus, since I cannot pay thee,
I do adore thee, and will ever pray thee,
think on thy pity and thy love unswerving,
not my deserving.

Text Information

• First Line: Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended
• Title: Ah, Holy Jesus
• Author: Johann Heermann
• Translator: Robert Bridges
• Meter: 11.11.11.5
• Publication Date: 2020
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 53:1-9
  ;
  Matthew 26:20-25
  ;
  Mark 14:17-19
  ;
  Luke 4:21-30
  ;
  Romans 5:6-21
• Topic: Atonement; Confession of Sin; Grace; Thanksgiving
• Source: “Herzliebster Jesu,” Devoti Musica Cordis, 1630; trans. Robert Bridges (England), Yattendon Hymnal, 1899, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: HERZLIEBSTER JESU
• Composer: Johann Crüger
• Meter: 11.11.11.5
• Key: g minor
• Source: Neues vollkömliches Gesangbuch, Vol. II, 1640
• Notes: Chord symbols represent a simplified harmony.