O Dearest Jesus
Johann Cruger / Johann Heermann 

O dearest Jesus what law have You broken
That such sharp sentence should on You be spoken
Of what great crime have You to make confession
What dark transgression 

They crown Your head with thorns
They smite they scourge You
With cruel mockings to the cross they urge You
They give You gall to drink
They still de-cry You they crucify You 

What is the source of all Your mortal anguish
It is my sins for which You Lord must languish
Yes all the wrath the woe that You inherit
This I do merit 

How strange is this great paradox to ponder
The Shepherd dies for sheep who love to wander
The Master pays the debt His servants owe Him
Who would not know Him 

The sinless Son of God must die in sadness
The sinful child of man may live in gladness
We forfeited our lives yet are acquitted
God is committed 

O wondrous love whose depth no heart has sounded
That brought you here by foes and thieves surrounded
Conquer my heart make love its sole endeavor
Henceforth forever 

When dearest Jesus at Your throne in Heaven
To me the crown of joy at last is given
Where sweetest hymns Your saints forever raise You
I too shall praise You