LENT
70 (Alternative Version)
Harmonized by J. S. Bach in the
'Passion according to St. Matthew.'
[This version may be used in connexion with the other in those verses only where the Choir sings alone. This version should only be attempted by good choirs.]
3 Lo the good Shepherd for the sheep is offered;
The slave hath sinned, and the Son hath suffered;
For man’s atonement, while he nothing heedeth,
God intercedeth.
4 For me, kind Jesu, was thy incarnation,
Thy mortal sorrow, and thy life's oblation;
Thy death of anguish and thy bitter passion,
For my salvation.
5. Therefore, kind Jesu, 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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