O Sacred Head, Surrounded
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Hans Leo Hassler, 1601
Harmonized by J.S. Bach, 1729
Tune: Passion Chorale

[Verse 1]
O sacred head, surrounded
By crown of piercing thorn!
O bleeding head so wounded,
Reviled and put to scorn!
The pow'r of death comes o'er you,
The glow of life decays,
Yet angel hosts adore you,
And tremble as they gaze.

[Verse 2]
In this, your bitter passion,
Good Shepherd, think of me.
With your most kind compassion,
Unworthy though I be:
Beneath your cross abiding,
Forever would I rest,
In your dear love confiding,
And with your presence blest.

[Verse 3]
What language shall I borrow
To thank you, dearest friend,
For this, your dying sorrow,
Your mercy without end?
Lord, make me yours forever,
A loyal servant true,
And let me never, never
Outlive my love for you.