THE CHRISTIAN YEAR
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HERZLIEBSTER JESU. (11 11. 11 5.)
Melody by J. Crüger, 1598–1662.
Vey slow and solemn 𝅗𝅥 = 46.
Adapted by J. S. BACH.
[May be sung in unison throughout.]
J. Heermann, 1585—1647. Tr. Y. H.
Herzliebfter Jefu.
AH, holy Jesu, 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, Jesu, hath undone thee.
‘Twas I, Lord Jesu, I it was denied thee:
I crucified thee.
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