Jesus, in Thy Dying Woes

Verse 1

Jesus, in your dying woes, even while your lifeblood flows, craving pardon for your foes: hear us, holy Jesus!

Verse 2

Jesus, pitying the sighs of the thief who near you dies, promising him paradise: hear us, holy Jesus!

Verse 3

Jesus, loving to the end her whose heart your sorrows rend, and your dearest human friend: hear us, holy Jesus!

Verse 4

Jesus, plunged in depths unknown with our evil foe alone, while no light from heav'n is shown: hear us, holy Jesus!

Verse 5

Jesus, in your thirst and pain, while your wounds the lifeblood drain, thus fulfilling Scripture's plan: hear us, holy Jesus!

Verse 6

Jesus, all our ransom paid, all your Father's will obeyed, by your suff'rings perfect made: hear us, holy Jesus!

Verse 7

Jesus, all your labor vast, all your woe and conflict past, yielding up your soul at last: hear us, holy Jesus!