Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153; Paulus Gerhardt, 1607-1676; James Waddell Alexander, 1804-1859 Hymnal: SLT1993 #265 (1993) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Person Name: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153 Lyrics: 1 O sacred head, now wounded,
with grief and shame weighed down,
now scornfully surrounded
with thorns, thy only crown:
how art thou pale with anguish,
with sore abuse and scorn!
How does that visage languish
which once was bright as morn!
2 What language shall I borrow
to thank thee, dearest friend,
for this thy dying sorrow,
thy pity without end?
Let me be thine forever.
And, should I fainting be,
oh, let me never, never
outlive my love to thee. Topics: Jewish and Christian Teachings Good Friday; Easter; Good Friday and Palm Sunday Languages: English Tune Title: PASSION CHORALE
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded