The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#299

299. Jesus, who for my transgression

1 Jesus, who for my transgression
Didst the shameful cross endure,
And didst there the blest possession
Of Thy joys to me insure:
May my praise be ever telling
Of Thy love, all love excelling.

2 Wondrous woes that brought salvation!
Wondrous grace to sinners shown!
Heaven is wrapt in contemplation
Of His love, whom men disown!
O my soul! wilt thou disown Him?
Wilt not thou, my heart, enthrone Him?

3 Who but He can bless thy weeping?
Who but He can soothe thy grief?
Only safe beneath His keeping,
Thou in Him hast sure relief:
To the cross He came to bless thee;
Let His love, my soul, possess thee!

4 Lord! each though and inclination,
All my heart and will inspire
That my sou, Thy new creation,
Thee may serve with pure desire;
Daily Thy great love reviewing,
Daily thus my sins subduing!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, who for my transgression
• Author: A. T. Russell (1854)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Lent and Passion; The Church Year: Lent and Passion Week; Consecration

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus, who for my transgressions]
• Composer: Johann Cruger (1649)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8.
• Key: e minor