Lyrics and Translation:
| 1.-Jesus, my Lord! Behold at length the time When I resolve To turn away from crime. [Chorus] Oh, Pardon me, Jesus: Thy mercy I implore; I will never more offend Thee (Bis) No, Never More. 2.-Since my poor soul, Thy precious blood has cost Suffer it not Forever to be lost. [Chorus] 3.- Kneeling in tears, Behold me at Thy feet, Like Magdalene, Forgiveness I entreat. [Chorus] |
Type: Lenten Hymn
Story: M.A., He was born in 1841, and educated at Queen’s College, Oxford, B.A. 1863. After holding several Curacies he became in 1871 Vicar of Westgate Common, Wakefield. His Hymn “Jesus My Lord” appeared on the American Catholic Hymnal and many others. Some Scores say “Jesus My Lord”, others: “Jesus my God”. He also composed:
1. Angels we have heard on high.
He went to his reward Feb. 13, 1882.
Composer: J. W. Chadwick
Parts: 4
Voicing:
Language: English
Subject: Lenten Hymn, Contrition, Passion.
Season: Lenten
Organ: Yes
