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O Dearest Jesus, What Law Hast Thou Broken

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johann Heermann Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #143 (1941) Meter: 11.11.11.6 Lyrics: 1 O dearest Jesus, what law hast Thou broken That such sharp sentence should on Thee be spoken? Of what great crime hast Thou to make confession-- What dark transgression? 2 They crown Thy head with thorns, they smite, they scourge Thee; With cruel mockings to the cross they urge Thee; They give Thee gall to drink, they still decry Thee; They crucify Thee. 3 Whence come these sorrows, whence this mortal anguish? It is my sins for which Thou, Lord, must languish; Yea, all the wrath, the woe, Thou dost inherit, This I do merit. 4 What punishment so strange is suffered yonder! The Shepherd dies for sheep that loved to wander; The Master pays the debt His servants owe Him, Who would not know Him. 5 The sinless Son of God must die in sadness; The sinful child of man may live in gladness; Man forfeited his life and is acquitted-- God is committed. 6 There was no spot in me by sin untainted; Sick with sin’s poison, all my heart had fainted; My heavy guilt to hell had well-nigh brought me, Such woe it wrought me. 7 O wondrous love, whose depth no heart hath sounded, That brought Thee here, by foes and thieves surrounded! All worldly pleasures, heedless, I was trying While Thou wert dying. 8 O mighty King, no time can dim Thy glory! How shall I spread abroad Thy wondrous story? How shall I find some worthy gifts to proffer? What dare I offer? 9 For vainly doth our human wisdom ponder—- Thy woes, Thy mercy, still transcend our wonder. Oh, how should I do aught that could delight Thee! Can I requite Thee? 10 Yet unrequited, Lord, I would not leave Thee; I will renounce whate’er doth vex or grieve Thee And quench with thoughts of Thee and prayers most lowly All fires unholy. 11 But since my strength will nevermore suffice me To crucify desires that still entice me, To all good deeds, oh, let Thy Spirit win me And reign within me! 12 I’ll think upon Thy mercy without ceasing, That earth’s vain joys to me no more be pleasing; To do Thy will shall be my sole endeavor Henceforth forever. 13 Whate’er of earthly good this life may grant me, I’ll risk for Thee; no shame, no cross, shall daunt me. I shall not fear what man can do to harm me Nor death alarm me. 14 But worthless is my sacrifice, I own it; Yet, Lord, for love’s sake Thou wilt not disown it; Thou wilt accept my gift in Thy great meekness Nor shame my weakness. 15 And when, dear Lord, before Thy throne in heaven To me the crown of joy at last is given, Where sweetest hymns Thy saints forever raise Thee, I, too, shall praise Thee. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Lent Scripture: Luke 23:20-24 Languages: English Tune Title: HERZLIEBSTER JESU

O Dearest Jesus, What Law Hast Thou Broken

Author: Johann Heermann, 1585-1647; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: Lutheran Service Book #439 (2006) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Lyrics: 1 O dearest Jesus, what law hast Thou broken That such sharp sentence should on Thee be spoken? Of what great crime hast Thou to make confession, What dark transgression? 2 They crown Thy head with thorns, they smite, they scourge Thee; With cruel mockings to the cross they urge Thee; They give Thee gall to drink, they still decry Thee; They crucify Thee. 3 Whence come these sorrows, whence this mortal anguish? It is my sins for which Thou, Lord, must languish; Yea, all the wrath, the woe, Thou dost inherit, This I do merit. 4 What punishment so strange is suffered yonder! The Shepherd dies for sheep that loved to wander; The Master pays the debt His servants owe Him, Who would not know Him. 5 The sinless Son of God must die in sadness; The sinful child of man may live in gladness; Man forfeited his life and is acquitted; God is committed. 6 There was no spot in me by sin untainted; Sick with sin’s poison, all my heart had fainted; My heavy guilt to hell had well-nigh brought me, Such woe it wrought me. 7 O wondrous love, whose depth no heart hath sounded, That brought Thee here, by foes and thieves surrounded! All worldly pleasures, heedless, I was trying While Thou wert dying. 8 O mighty King, no time can dim Thy glory! How shall I spread abroad Thy wondrous story? How shall I find some worthy gifts to proffer? What dare I offer? 9 For vainly doth our human wisdom ponder—- Thy woes, Thy mercy, still transcend our wonder. Oh, how should I do aught that could delight Thee! Can I requite Thee? 10 Yet unrequited, Lord, I would not leave Thee; I will renounce whate’er doth vex or grieve Thee And quench with thoughts of Thee and prayers most lowly All fires unholy. 11 But since my strength will nevermore suffice me To crucify desires that still entice me, To all good deeds, oh, let Thy Spirit win me And reign within me! 12 I’ll think upon Thy mercy without ceasing, That earth’s vain joys to me no more be pleasing; To do Thy will shall be my sole endeavor Henceforth forever. 13 Whate’er of earthly good this life may grant me. I’ll risk for Thee; no shame, no cross, shall daunt me. I shall not fear what man can do to harm me Nor death alarm me. 14 But worthless is my sacrifice, I own it; Yet, Lord, for love’s sake Thou wilt not disown it; Thou wilt accept my gift in Thy great meekness Nor shame my weakness. 15 And when, dear Lord, before Thy throne in heaven To me the crown of joy at last is given, Where sweetest hymns Thy saints forever raise Thee, I, too, shall praise Thee. Scripture: Luke 23:20-24 Languages: English Tune Title: HERZLIEBSTER JESU

O dearest Jesus, what law hast thou broken

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johann Heermann Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #181 (1961) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Lyrics: 1 O dearest Jesus, what law hast thou broken That such sharp sentence should on thee be spoken? Of what great crime hast thou to make confession, What dark transgression? 2 They crown thy head with thorns, they smite, they scourge thee; With cruel mockings to the cross they urge thee; They give thee gall to drink, they still decry thee; They crucify thee. 3 Whence come these sorrows, whence this mortal anguish? It is my sins for which thou, Lord, must languish; Yea, all the wrath, the woe, thou dost inherit, This I do merit. 4 What punishment so strange is suffered yonder! The Shepherd dies for sheep that loved to wander; The Master pays the debt his servants owe him, Who would not know him. 5 The sinless Son of God must die in sadness; The sinful child of man may live in gladness; Man forfeited his life and is acquitted,- God is committed. Amen. Topics: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ Shepherd; Christ Suffering of; Imputation, of Sin Scripture: Isaiah 53:9-10 Languages: English Tune Title: HERZLIEBSTER JESU

O Dearest Jesus

Author: J. Heermann, 1585-1647; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary #292 (1996) Meter: 11.11.11.5 First Line: O dearest Jesus, what law hast Thou broken Lyrics: 1 O dearest Jesus, what law hast Thou broken That such sharp sentence should on Thee be spoken? Of what great crime hast Thou to make confession-- What dark transgression? 2 They crown Thy head with thorns, they smite, they scourge Thee; With cruel mockings to the cross they urge Thee; They give Thee gall to drink, they still decry Thee; They crucify Thee. 3 Whence come these sorrows, whence this mortal anguish? It is my sins for which Thou, Lord, must languish; Yea, all the wrath, the woe, Thou dost inherit, This I do merit. 4 What punishment so strange is suffered yonder! The Shepherd dies for sheep that loved to wander; The Master pays the debt His servants owe Him, Who would not know Him. 5 The sinless Son of God must die in sadness; The sinful child of man may live in gladness; Man forfeited his life and is acquitted-- God is committed. 6 There was no spot in me by sin untainted; Sick with sin's poison, all my heart had fainted; My heavy guilt to hell had well-nigh brought me, Such woe it wrought me. 7 O wondrous love, whose depth no heart hath sounded, That brought Thee here, by foes and thieves surrounded! All worldly pleasures, heedless, I was trying While Thou wert dying. 8 O mighty King, no time can dim Thy glory! How shall I spread abroad Thy wondrous story? How shall I find some worthy gifts to proffer? What dare I offer? 9 For vainly doth our human wisdom ponder-- Thy woes, Thy mercy, still transcend our wonder. Oh, how should I do aught that could delight Thee! Can I requite Thee? 10 Yet unrequited, Lord, I would not leave Thee; I will renounce whate'er doth vex or grieve Thee And quench with thoughts of Thee and prayers most lowly All fires unholy. 11 But since my strength will nevermore suffice me To crucify desires that still entice me, To all good deeds, O let Thy Spirit win me And reign within me! 12 I'll think upon Thy mercy without ceasing, That earth's vain joys to me no more be pleasing; To do Thy will shall be my sole endeavor Henceforth forever. 13 Whate'er of earthly good this life may grant me, I'll risk for Thee; no shame, no cross, shall daunt me. I shall not fear what man can do to harm me Nor death alarm me. 14 But worthless is my sacrifice, I own it; Yet, Lord, for love's sake Thou wilt not disown it; Thou wilt accept my gift in Thy great meekness Nor shame my weakness. 15 And when, dear Lord, before Thy throne in heaven To me the crown of joy at last is given, Where sweetest hymns Thy saints forever raise Thee, I, too, shall praise Thee. Topics: Passion of Christ Languages: English Tune Title: HERZLIEBSTER JESU

O Dearest Jesus

Author: Johann Heerman; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #4772 Meter: 11.11.11.5 First Line: O dearest Jesus, what law hast Thou broken Lyrics: 1. O dearest Jesus, what law hast Thou broken That such sharp sentence should on Thee be spoken? Of what great crime hast Thou to make confession— What dark transgression? 2. They crown Thy head with thorns, they smite, they scourge Thee; With cruel mockings to the cross they urge Thee; They give Thee gall to drink, they still decry Thee; They crucify Thee. 3. Whence come these sorrows, whence this mortal anguish? It is my sins for which Thou, Lord, must languish; Yea, all the wrath, the woe, Thou dost inherit, This I do merit. 4. What punishment so strange is suffered yonder! The Shepherd dies for sheep that loved to wander; The Master pays the debt His servants owe Him, Who would not know Him. 5. The sinless Son of God must die in sadness; The sinful child of man may live in gladness; Man forfeited his life and is acquitted— God is committed. 6. There was no spot in me by sin untainted; Sick with sin’s poison, all my heart had fainted; My heavy guilt to hell had well-nigh brought me, Such woe it wrought me. 7. O wondrous love, whose depth no heart hath sounded, That brought Thee here, by foes and thieves surrounded! All worldly pleasures, heedless, I was trying While Thou wert dying. 8. O mighty King, no time can dim Thy glory! How shall I spread abroad Thy wondrous story? How shall I find some worthy gifts to proffer? What dare I offer? 9. For vainly doth our human wisdom ponder— Thy woes, Thy mercy, still transcend our wonder. Oh, how should I do aught that could delight Thee! Can I requite Thee? 10. Yet unrequited, Lord, I would not leave Thee; I will renounce whate’er doth vex or grieve Thee And quench with thoughts of Thee and prayers most lowly All fires unholy. 11. But since my strength will nevermore suffice me To crucify desires that still entice me, To all good deeds, oh, let Thy Spirit win me And reign within me! 12. I’ll think upon Thy mercy without ceasing, That earth’s vain joys to me no more be pleasing; To do Thy will shall be my sole endeavor Henceforth forever. 13. Whate’er of earthly good this life may grant me, I’ll risk for Thee; no shame, no cross, shall daunt me; I shall not fear what man can do to harm me Nor death alarm me. 14. But worthless is my sacrifice, I own it; Yet, Lord, for love’s sake Thou wilt not disown it; Thou wilt accept my gift in Thy great meekness Nor shame my weakness. 15. And when, dear Lord, before Thy throne in Heaven To me the crown of joy at last is given, Where sweetest hymns Thy saints forever raise Thee, I, too, shall praise Thee. Languages: English Tune Title: HERZLIEBSTER JESU

O Dearest Jesus, What Law Have You Broken

Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1829-78; Johann Heermann, 1585-1647 Hymnal: Lutheran Worship #119 (1982) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Lyrics: 1 O dearest Jesus, what law have you broken That such sharp sentence should on you be spoken? Of what great crime have you to make confession, What dark transgression? 2 They crown your head with thorns, they smite, they scourge you; With cruel mockings to the cross they urge you; They give you gall to drink, they still decry you; They crucify you. 3 What is the source of all your mortal anguish? It is my sins for which you, Lord, must languish; Yes, all the wrath, the woe that you inherit, This I do merit. 4 How strange is this great paradox to ponder: The shepherd dies for sheep who love to wander; The master pays the debt his servants owe him, Who would not know him. 5 The sinless Son of God must die in sadness; The sinful child of man may live in gladness; We forfeited our lives yet are acquitted; God is committed! 6 O wondrous love, whose depth no heart has sounded, That brought you here, by foes and thieves surrounded, Conquer my heart, make love its sole endeavor Henceforth forever! 7 When, dearest Jesus, at your throne in heaven To me the crown of joy at last is given, Where sweetest hymns your saints forever raise you, I too shall praise you! Topics: Passion Week Languages: English Tune Title: HERZLIEBSTER JESU

O dearest Jesus, what law hast thou broken That such sharp sentence sould on Thee be spoken

Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Johann Heermann Hymnal: Hymns of the Christian Life. Rev. ed. #d320 (1962) Languages: English

O Dearest Jesus, What Law

Author: Johann Heermann; Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878 Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #351 (1995) Meter: 11.11.11.5 First Line: O dearest jesus, what law have you broken Lyrics: 1 O dearest Jesus, what law have you broken that such sharp sentence should on you be spoken? Of what great crime have you to make confession-- what dark transgression? 2 They crown your head with thorns, they smite, they scourge you; with cruel mockings to the cross they urge you; they give you gall to drink, they still decry you; they crucify you. 3 What is the source of all your mortal anguish? It is my sins for which you, Lord, must languish; yes, all the wrath, the woe, that you inherit, this I do merit. 4 How strange is this great paradox to ponder; the shepherd dies for sheep who love to wander; the master pays the debt his servants owe him, who would not know him. 5 O wondrous love, whose depth no heart hath sounded, that brought you here, by foes and thieves surrounded, conquer my heart, make love its sole endeavor henceforth forever! Topics: Holy Week; Christ--Sacrifice of; Christian paradox; Christian year--Holy Week; Christian year--Lent Scripture: Isaiah 53 Languages: English Tune Title: HERZLIEBSTER JESU

What Law Have You Broken

Author: Johann Heermann, 1585-1647; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Hymnal: Christian Worship #432 (2021) Meter: 11.11.11.5 First Line: O dearest Jesus, what law have you broken Lyrics: 1 O dearest Jesus, what law have you broken that such sharp sentence should on you be spoken? Of what great crime have you to make confession, what dark transgression? 2 They crown your head with thorns, they smite, they scourge you; with cruel mockings to the cross they urge you; they give you gall to drink, they still decry you; they crucify you. 3 Whence come these sorrows, whence this mortal anguish? It is my sins for which you, Lord, must languish; yes, all the wrath, the woe that you inherit, this I do merit. 4 What punishment so strange is suffered yonder! The Shepherd dies for sheep that loved to wander; the Master pays the debt his servants owe him, who would not know him. 5 The sinless Son of God must die in sadness, the sinful child of man may live in gladness; we forfeited our lives, yet are acquitted; God is committed. 6 I’ll think upon your mercy without ceasing, that earth’s vain joys to me no more be pleasing; to do your will shall be my sole endeavor henceforth forever. 7 And when, dear Lord, before your throne in heaven to me the crown of joy at last is given, where sweetest hymns your saints forever raise you, I too shall praise you. Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6 Languages: English Tune Title: HERZLIEBSTER JESU

Alas, dear Lord, what law then hast Thou broken

Author: Catherine Winkworth; J. Heerman Hymnal: Chorale Book for England, The #52 (1863) Lyrics: Alas, dear Lord, what law then hast Thou broken, That suck sharp sentence should on The be spoken? Of what great crime hast Thou to make confession-- What dark transgression? They crown His head with thorns, they smite, they scourge Him, With cruel mockings to the cross they urge Him, They give Him gall to drink, they still decry Him,-- They crucify Him. Whence come these sorrows, whence this mortal anguish It is my sins for which my Lord must languish; Yes, all the wrath, the woe He doth inherit, 'T is I do merit! What strangest punishmnent is suffer'd yonder!-- The Shepherd dies for sheep that loved to wander! The Master pays the debts His servants owe Him, Who would not know Him. There was no spot in me by sin untainted, Sick with its venom all my heart had fainted; My heavy guilt to hell had well-nigh brought me, Such woe it wrought me. O wondrous love! whose depths no heart hath sounded, That brought Thee here by foes and thieves surrounded; All worldly pleasures, heedless, I was trying, While Thou wert dying! O mighty King! no time can dim Thy glory! How shall I spread abroad Thy wondrous story? How shall I find some worthy gift to proffer? What dare we offer? For vainly doth our human wisdom ponder-- Thy woes, Thy mercy still transcend our wonder. Oh how should I do aught that could delight Thee! Can I requite Thee? Yet unrequited, Lord, I would not leave Thee, I can renounce whate'er doth vex or grieve Thee, And quench with thoughts of Thee and prayers most lowly, All fires unholy. But since my strength alone will ne'er suffice me To crucify desires that still entice me, To all good deeds, oh let Thy Spirit win me, And reign within me! I'll think upon Thy mercy hour by hour, I'll love Thee so that earth must lose her power; To do Thy will shall be my foic endeavour Henceforth for ever. Whate'er of earthly good this life may grant me I'll rlsk for Thee,--no shame, no cross shall daunt me; I shall not fear what man can do to harm me, Nor death alarm me. But worthless is my sacrifice, I own it, Yet, Lord, for love's sake Thou wilt not disown it; Thou wilt accept my gift in Thy great meekness, Nor shame my weakness. And when, dear Lord, before Thy throne in heaven To me the crown of joy at last is given, Where sweetest hymns Thy saints for ever raise Thee, I too shall praise Thee! Languages: English