The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#181

181. The Seven Words on the Cross: II Jesus, pitying the Sighs

Part II

"To-day shalt thou be with Me in Paradise."

1 Jesus, pitying the sighs
Of the thief who near Thee dies,
Promising him Paradise:
Hear us, Holy Jesus.

2 May we in our guilt and shame
Still Thy love and mercy claim,
Calling humbly on Thy name:
Hear us, Holy Jesus.

3 May our hearts to Thee incline,
Looking from our cross to Thine;
Cheer our souls with hope divine:
Hear us, Holy Jesus.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, pitying the sighs
• Title: The Seven Words on the Cross: II Jesus, pitying the Sighs
• Author: Thomas B. Pollock (1870)
• Meter: 7.7.7.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Luke 23:43
• Topic: The Church Year: Good Friday

Tune Information

• Name: SEPTEM VERBA
• Composer: Bernhard Schumacher (1939)
• Meter: 7.7.7.6.
• Key: d minor