HYMN FOR THE WEEK 2 The Seven Last Words
The Passion of Jesus Christ/The Harmony Text: Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676) Tune: Durch Adams Fall 1. My heart! the seven words hear now
That Jesus Christ hath spoken,
When on the cross His heart through woe
And murder dire was broken;
Ope now the shrine,
And lock them in,
As gifts all price excelling.
In bitter grief,
They’ll give relief,
’Neath crosses joy instilling. 2. His first and chiefest care He made
Who hated Him to cover:
God for the wicked men He pray’d,
That He’d thei
