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Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended by J. Cruger — Lyrics
Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended,
that man to judge thee hath in hate pretended?
By foes derided, by thine own rejected,
O most afflicted.
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.
Lo, the Good Shepherd for the sheep is offered;
the slave hath sinnèd, and the Son hath suffered;
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About Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended
This powerful hymn is ideal for moments of penitence and reflection, particularly during Lent or Holy Week. Johann Crüger's setting of the deeply moving English text confronts the listener with the stark reality of Christ's suffering and the individual's culpability. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic expression, heightening the emotional weight of the lyrics. The text unflinchingly asks who is responsible for Christ's torment, ultimately confessing that it is 'my treason' and 'I crucified thee.' It then pivots to profound gratitude for Christ's sacrifice, which was made 'for my salvation.' This is a hymn that calls for profound introspection and devotion, offering a pathway to adoration and prayer in response to divine love.
