O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
Song by Hans Leo Hassler and Johann Sebastian Bach
"O Sacred Head, Now Wounded" is a Christian Passion hymn based on a Latin text written during the Middle Ages. Paul Gerhardt wrote a German version which is known by its incipit, "O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden". Wikipedia
Composers: Hans Leo Hassler and Johann Sebastian Bach
Lyricists: Paul Gerhardt and Bernard of Clairvaux
Based on: John 19:2
Melody: "Passion Chorale" by Hans Leo Hassler, harmonized by Johann Sebastian Bach
Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
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