Author: Johann Heermann; Robert Seymour Bridges Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 137 hymnals Topics: Service of the Word Songs of Confession; The Service of the Word Songs of Confession First Line: Ah, holy Jesus, how have you offended 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, 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, 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.
Used With Tune: HERZLIBSTER JESU Text Sources: paraphrase of Jean de Fécamp, 11th C.
Ah, Holy Jesus