Ah, Holy Jesus
by Stephen DeCesare
4-Part - Sheet Music

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Instruments
Choir
Ensembles
4-Part
SATB
A Cappella
Mixed Choir
Genres
Christian
Composers
Stephen DeCesare
Publishers
CanticaNOVA Publications
Formats
Octavo
Item Types
Physical
Musical Forms
Anthem
Usages
Holy Week
Hymn Anthems
SATB choir, a cappella

SKU: C5.5250

Composed by Stephen DeCesare. An SATB motet based on a familiar hymn tune. Lent, Holy Week. Octavo. Published by CanticaNOVA Publications (C5.5250).

The text of the chorale Herzliebster Jesu, in its English translation by Robert Bridges, is the basis for this a cappella SATB motet by Stephen DeCesare (BMI). Verses one, three and five place the original melody in the soprano line, while verses two and four put the melody in the tenor line. Verse one offers an example of the poignant theme of this work: "Ah, holy Jesus, how hast Thou offended, That man to judge Thee hath in hate pretended? By foes derided, by Thine own rejected, O most afflicted." A solid motet with good voice leading, DeCesare's moving, Ah, Holy Jesus would be a welcome part of any parish's Lenten choral repertoire.