Another thread discusses the 17th century hymn text "Jesu clemens, pie Deus" - as well as a 19th century translation "Jesus, God of Grace above" by father F. C. Husenbeth. I have recently composed an original tune and harmonization JESU CLEMENS (88. 88. trochaic) for the Latin text and subsequently have adapted it as JESU CLEMENS (77. 77 trochaic) for the English text.

Note that the C-sharp on the final chord is optional, perhaps better suited for the final stanza. In the MP3 audio file, the tune is played twice, with a C-natural at the end of the first stanza and a C-sharp at the end of the final stanza.

Although nominally in A-minor, the tune is not at all sad; rather, it displays a heart-felt serenity, at least to my way of thinking. I would be interested in reading comments from others.