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Ah, Holy Jesus

by Keith Massey

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This is my version of the classic hymn "Ah, Holy Jesus." The hauntingly beautiful tune is by Johann Cruger and the words come from Johann Heermann, translated by Robert Bridges.

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1. Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended,
that we to judge thee have 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. Lo, the Good Shepherd for the sheep is offered;
the slave hath sinned, and the Son hath suffered.
For our atonement, while we nothing heeded,
God interceded.

4. Therefore, kind 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.

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released March 27, 2013
Keith Massey sings and all the background music was created by Keith Massey using Garageband.

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Keith Massey New Jersey

Keith Massey has a BA in Classical Studies and a PhD in Biblical Hebrew, with a minor in Arabic. After 9/11 he served for four years at the National Security Agency, during which time he spent three months in Iraq and earned the Global War on Terrorism Civilian Service Medal.

He offers here songs that can help you learn Latin. Enjoy!
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