Author: Robert Bridges, 1844-1930; Johann Heermann, 1585-1647 Hymnal: H4Y1966 #82 (1966) Meter: 11.11.11.5 First Line: Ah, dearest Jesus, how hast thou offended Lyrics: 1. Ah, dearest Jesus, how hast thou offended,
That man to judge thee hath in hate pretended?
By foes derided, by thine own 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, dear Jesus, was thine 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, Dearest Jesus