Author: Johann Heermann; Robert Bridges Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 139 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 2:20 Lyrics: 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 undone you.
'Twas I, Lord Jesus,
I it was denied you;
I crucified you.
3 For me, dear 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 pray you,
think on your pity
and your love unswerving,
not my deserving.
Topics: Church Year Good Friday; Jesus Christ Confidence in; Jesus Christ Death Used With Tune: HERZLIEBSTER JESU
Ah, Holy Jesus, How Have You Offended