Author: Johann Heermann; Robert Bridges Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #210 (1995) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Suffering and Death Lyrics: 1 Ah, holy Jesus, how have thou offended,
that mortal judgment hath on thee descended?
By foes derided, by the world 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 thy incarnation,
thy mortal sorrow, and thy life's oblation;
thy death of anguish and thy bitter passion,
for my salvation.
4 Therefore, dear 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. Languages: English Tune Title: HERZLIEBSTER JESU
Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended