Sunday, March 22, 2026
Ah, Holy Jesus
John 11
Beth Judd
Interim Dean of Shelton Chapel
“Ah, Holy Jesus,” Glory to God Hymnal #218
Text: Johann Heermann
Music: Johann Cruger
John 11 begins with the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and concludes with Caiaphas, the high priest, conversing with the chief priests and the Pharisees about the need to do something about this man, Jesus.
Jesus had recently left Bethany and was no longer among the people. Caiaphas and the priests decided to issue orders that anyone who knew Jesus’ location should notify the authorities so Jesus could be arrested. “Ah, Holy Jesus” speaks of our complicity in Christ’s arrest, trial, and crucifixion, conveyed most starkly in the line: “I crucified thee.”
The musical selection above is performed by Dr. Jill Nennmann, Austin Seminary interim organist.