Author: Johann H. Heermann (1585-1647); Robert Seymour Bridges (1844-1930) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #196 (1998) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Lyrics: 1 Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended,
that we to judge thee hath in hate pretended?
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 Lo, the good Shepherd for the sheep is offered;
the slave hath sinned, and the Son hath suffered;
for our atonement, while we nothing heeded,
God interceded.
4 For me, kind Jesus, was thy incarnation,
thy mortal sorrow, and thy life's oblation;
thy death of anguish and thy bitter passion,
for my salvation.
5 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. Topics: Holy Week (Good Friday) Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15; 53 Languages: English Tune Title: HERZLIEBSTER JESU
Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended