Please don't show this to me again this fund drive, Author (attributed to): Bernard of Clairvaux, Author (attributed to): Arnulf, Abbot of Villers-la-Ville, A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) Oh, make me thine forever, "Stop Error" on Provincial by John K Samson also uses the same melody. what bliss till now was Thine! [2] It first appeared in Johann Crüger's hymnal Praxis pietatis melica in 1656. What thou, my Lord, has suffered was all for sinners’ gain: and Enl.) O Haupt, sonst schön gezieret O sacred Head, what glory, In the seventeenth century it was translated into German by Paul Gerhardt, and into English from the German by James Waddell Alexander in the nineteenth century. 4 Be near when I am dying, Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call Thee mine. Alexander: O sacred Head, now wounded, In 1830 a new translation of the hymn was made by an American Presbyterian minister, James Waddel Alexander (1804-1859). O Sacred Body, wounded, now breathless in the street, and should I fainting be, Gegrüßet sei'st du mir! He suffered because of His love for us; we remember because of our love for Him. Originally from a Latin poem beginning "Salve mundi salutare" and attributed to either Bernard of Clairvaux (twelfth century) or Arnulf von Loewen (thirteenth century), "O Sacred Head" is one of seven sections to be used for meditation during Holy Week. O sacred Head, what glory, what bliss till now was thine! The original poem consisted of seven sections of verse. They would mentally divide the body of Christ into parts and meditate on each part respectively. The melody as it appears in movement 54 of the St Matthew Passion by Bach: The music for the German and English versions of the hymn is by Hans Leo Hassler, written around 1600 for a secular love song, "Mein G'müt ist mir verwirret [de]", which first appeared in print in the 1601 Lustgarten Neuer Teutscher Gesäng. How does that visage languish, Which once was bright as morn! Must Thou[3]. "O Sacred Head" has enjoyed great popularity since 1656; the hymn appears in all modern hymnals, in many languages and translations, and with various numbers of stanzas. O Sacred Head Now Wounded [#OSacredHeadNowWounded #OSacredHeadNow #OSacredHead #SacredHeadNowWounded #HeadNowWounded #NowWounded] Song based on the Bible verses: Matthew 27:28-29 28 And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. My heart by faith enfolds Thee. O sacred Head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded with thorns, Thine only crown; O sacred Head, what glory, what bliss till now was Thine! The English translation is mainly the work of James W. Alexander (b. Hopewell, Louisa County, VA, 1804; d. Sweetsprings, VA, 1859). I joy to call Thee mine. O Haupt, zum Spott gebunden It is also employed in the final chorus of "Sinfonia Sacra", the Ninth Symphony of the English composer Edmund Rubbra. 2. During a Tenebrae service, it could be sung after the Shadow of Desertion of the Shadow of Crucifixion & Humiliation. And should I fainting be Lord, let me never, never Outlive my love to Thee! dies safely, through thy love.Source: Voices Together #325, Scripture References: Paul Gerhardt wrote a German version which is known by its incipit, "O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden". upon Thy cross shall dwell, Here are the first and third verses of the song: O Sacred Neck, now wounded, pressed down by blows and knees, this son of God surrounded by silent enemies. O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden, CH-4) What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered, Was all for sinners’ gain; Mine, mine was the transgression, We are so grateful to be able to provide timeless hymns to all and thankful to all who support us with gifts of time, talent and treasure. In the Hymnal 1982, “O Sacred Head Sore Wounded” is found at number 168. O Sacred Head, Now Wounded is based on a long medieval poem attributed to Bernard of Clairvaux, ‘Salve mundi salutare’. It is not an activity we can ever particularly enjoy doing, but in the midst of reflecting on this in sorrow, we find buried, beneath our grief and shame, a pearl of joy; we can call this Savior, “though despised and gory,” our own. Perfect for Good Friday, Lent, and Easter. O bleeding Head, so wounded, Reviled and put to scorn! Be Thou my consolation, O sacred Head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded with thorns, Thine only crown; O sacred Head, what glory, what bliss till now was Thine! my shield when I must die; This hymn text is often attributed to Bernard of Clairvaux, a French abbot and founder of the Cistercian Order in the early twelfth century. 1. Now scornfully surrounded Deeply devotional, the text makes a very personal application of Christ's atoning death (st. 1-2) and confesses our gratitude and commitment to Christ (st. 3). To suggest a correction to the tab: Correct tab's content with proposed changes Explain why you suggested this correction Look on me with thy favor, FlexScores are available in the Media section below. 1. from Jesus shall not move, For at least one verse, have the instruments drop out entirely and sing a cappella, making use of Bach’s beautiful harmonies. The harmonization used for "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded" is adapted from J. S. Bach's setting in St. Matthew Passion, 1729. Franz Liszt included an arrangement of this hymn in the sixth station, Saint Veronica, of his Via crucis (Stations of the Cross), S. 504a. The editors of the Psalter Hymnal Handbook describe this as “a glorious melody whose beauty has done much to fit the private devotional text onto the lips of congregations” (PHH). The author of the original Latin text is often disputed. 1 O sacred Head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down, now scornfully surrounded. oh, show thy cross to me, A dramatic orchestral arrangement of the traditional hymn O Sacred Head Now Wounded. Sacred Head now wounded Sacred Head with shame weighed down What language shall I borrow To thank Thee, dearest Friend For this Thy dying sorrow Thy pity without end? The Danish composer Rued Langgaard composed a set of variations for string quartet on this tune. #576, Renew! Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call Thee mine. O sacred Head, what glory, Amy Grant’s a cappella recording is an excellent example of this. 29 When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. O Sacred Head, Now Wounded Words: Attributed to Bernard of Clairvaux Music: Passion Chorale | Hans Leo Hassler; harmony by Johann Sebastian Bach. Jetzt aber höchst schimpfieret: Each section focuses on one aspect of Christ's dying body. thy pity without end? … Da will ich glaubensvoll The text by Gerhardt consists of 10 verses, of which the first and final one are transcribed below:[2]. He studied at New Jersey College (now Princeton University) and Princeton Seminary. O sacred Head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded With thorns, thine only crown: How pale thou art with anguish, With sore abuse and scorn! Sacred Head now wounded Sacred Head with shame weighed down O sacred Head, now wounded With grief and shame … ’Tis I deserve thy place. Mauricio Kagel quoted the hymn at the end of his oratorio Sankt-Bach-Passion telling Bach's life, composed for the tricentenary of Bach's birth in 1985. The adaptation results in three verses, as follows: O sacred head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down; Now scornfully surrounded with thorns, thine only crown; O sacred head, what glory, what bliss ‘til now was thine! What bliss, till now was Thine! Consider a simple piano and violin accompaniment, as demonstrated by Fernando Ortega in his recording. Yet, though despised and gory, PLEASE NOTE: Not all verses may be sung and words may vary in the particular hymn presentation. Who dieth thus dies well. Ad revenue helps keep us running. Are parts of this score outside of your desired range? O1 sacred Head,2 now wounded With grief and shame weighed down Now3 scornfully surounded With thorns, Thine only crown4 How art Thou pale with anguish With5 sore abuse and scorn! But James Alexander was also a fine preacher, teacher, and writer. Representative Text. Download worship charts, tracks, chord charts, lead sheets, individual orchestration and other resources for O Sacred Head, Now Wounded - I. Peter, Paul & Mary and the Dave Brubeck Trio performed "Because all men are brothers" on their album "Summit Sessions". The hymn was first translated into English in 1752 by John Gambold (1711–1771), an Anglican vicar in Oxfordshire. How does that visage languish Which once was bright as morn! Bernard (some think it was medieval poet Arnulf of Louvain) wrote a poem of fifty lines for each part of Christ’s body - his feet, hands, side, breast, heart, and head, and called it, “A rhythmic prayer to any one of the members of Christ suffering and hanging on the Cross” ('members' here refers to body parts). Original Key: A Minor MP3. O Sacred Head Now Wounded $4.29 . With thorns, Thine only crown. The present version is by James Alexander, who translated it from a German edition from 1656. Mit höchster Ehr' und Zier, Bach also craftily employed the melody as a counterpoint in half-time in the opening aria of the cantata Komm, du süße Todesstunde, BWV 161, and set it for four parts to close that cantata. Karen Lynn Davidson (born 1943) wrote another English translation, titled "O Savior, Thou Who Wearest a Crown," which is published in Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1985 book).[4]. Zum Trost in meinem Tod, In deiner Kreuzesnot! The hymn comes from an English translation (of the original Latin) made in 1830 by James Alexander, a Presbyterian minister. And tremble as they gaze. 3 What language shall I borrow Remind me of Thy passion Today, please consider a gift and a word of encouragement to support our work. was all for sinners’ gain. Hymnal editor Carlton Young describes this practice of "setting a new sacred text to a popular secular melody for the purpose of reaching a wider audience" as the historical musical practice known as contrafactum . The seven cantos were used for the text of Dieterich Buxtehude's Membra Jesu Nostri addressing the various members of the crucified body. This article will get too long if we reflect on all five verses in the Hymnal 1982 , so I have selected verses one through three for our meditation. with thorns, thine only crown! Four verses. Dich fest an mein Herz drücken. Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call Thee mine. (Reproducible Handbell Settings of Classic Hymn Tunes for Lent and Easter), O SACRED HEAD, NOW WOUNDED - Lead Line (Lutheran Book of Worship 1978 - 117), O SACRED HEAD, NOW WOUNDED (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 2006 - 351), O SACRED HEAD, NOW WOUNDED (Blue Psalter Hymnal 355), Bradbury's Golden Shower of S.S. Melodies: a new collection of hymns and tunes for the Sabbath school #28, Glory to God: the Presbyterian Hymnal #221, Lift Up Your Hearts: psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs #168. [5] Bach used the melody on different words in his Christmas Oratorio, in the first part (no. Erscheine mir zum Schilde, Alexander was often overshadowed by his father, the renowned Archibald Alexander, first professor at Princeton Theological Seminary. "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded" is a Christian Passion hymn based on a Latin text written during the Middle Ages. O sacred Head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded with thorns, Thine only crown; O sacred Head, what glory, what bliss till now was Thine! Each was a meditation on a particular part of Christ's body--feet, knees, hands, sides, breast, heart and face. outlive my love to thee. Paul Gerhardt (PHH 331) translated the seventh section ("Salve caput cruentatum"), which addresses Christ's head, into German ("O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden"). ", Catherine Winkworth also translated the text and published it in her collection of German hymns, Lyra Germanica, giving it the title Ah wounded Head! The poem was translated into German by the Lutheran hymnist Paul Gerhardt (1607–1676). O make me Thine forever! Words by Paul Gerhardt, based on a Medieval Latin poem, tr. Works well as a solo, or with choir, depicting the crucifixion of Jesus. Yet, though despised and gory, Ordained in the Presbyterian Church, he alternated his career between teaching and pastoring; for two years (1849-1851) he was professor of ecclesiastical history and church government at Princeton Seminary. now scornfully surrounded Published in Hymns Ancient and Modern, it begins, "O sacred head surrounded by crown of piercing thorn. His translation begins, "O Head so full of bruises." 5). The German hymn begins with "O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden". Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call Thee mine. It was published in Joshua Leavitt's The Christian Lyre (1830) and revised by Henry W. Baker (PHH 342) for Hymns Ancient and Modern (1861). The Porter’s Gate released a new album on Friday, September 11, 2020 featuring the song, “O Sacred Neck, Now Wounded.” It is, as the title suggests, a rewrite of the great hymn, “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded,” though the new song focuses its singers on the death of George Floyd. He also used the hymn's text and melody in the second movement of the cantata Sehet, wir gehn hinauf gen Jerusalem, BWV 159. It has seven sections, each addressing a part of Jesus’ body-his feet, knees, hands, side, breast, heart, and head. How does that visage languish Which once was bright as morn! If you'd like to make a gift by check, please send it to: Hymnary.org, Calvin University, 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Will no one rise and speak of violence and oppression which hanged You from that tree? for one who dies believing Please consider white-listing Hymnary.org or, 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, O sacred head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down, Paul Gerhardt translated "Salve caput cruentatum," the seventh section of the Latin poem "Salve mundi salutare," into German as "O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden." 2 (Arranged with Keyboard Accompaniment), French Horn Solos for Worship (Arranged with Keyboard Accompaniment), The Cross, The Grave, The Skies! 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