Lyrics and music © Cao Gia An, SJ
Translated and Adapted© Cristóbal Fones, SJ [EE 54]
| Ante ti, mi Señor Crucificado, me pregunto ¿qué he hecho yo por ti, Señor? ¿Qué es lo que hago yo por ti? ¿Qué haré por ti? ¿qué haré por ti? Mi Dios, clavado en cruz. ¿Por qué, siendo tú el Creador, has venido a nuestra carne; de vida eterna, te has hecho frágil hasta morir en la cruz? ¿Por qué, siendo eterno Verbo de Dios poderoso y lleno de gloria, eliges ser una ofrenda por amor a mí, un pecador? Ante ti, mi Señor Crucificado, me pregunto ¿qué he hecho yo por ti, Señor? ¿Qué es lo que hago yo por ti? ¿Qué haré por ti? ¿qué haré por ti? Mi Dios, clavado en cruz. ¿Por qué, siendo tú el Creador, has venido a nuestra carne; de vida eterna, te has hecho frágil hasta morir en la cruz? ¿Por qué, siendo eterno Verbo de Dios poderoso y lleno de gloria, eliges ser una ofrenda por amor a mí, un pecador? Ante ti, mi Señor Crucificado, me pregunto ¿qué he hecho yo por ti, Señor? ¿Qué es lo que hago yo por ti? ¿Qué haré por ti? ¿qué haré por ti? Mi Dios, clavado en cruz. ¿Qué haré por ti? ¿qué haré por ti? Mi Dios, clavado en cruz. ¿Qué haré por ti? ¿qué haré por ti? Mi Dios, clavado en cruz. | Before you, my Crucified Lord, I ask myself: what have I done for you, Lord? What am I doing for you? What will I do for you? What will I do for you? My God, nailed to the cross. Why is it that you, the Creator, have come into our flesh; having eternal life, made yourself fragile, even unto dying on the cross? Why is it that you, the eternal Word of God, powerful and full of glory, chose to become an offering out of love for me, a sinner? Before you, my Crucified Lord, I ask myself: what have I done for you, Lord? What am I doing for you? What will I do for you? What will I do for you? My God, nailed to the cross. Why is it that you, the Creator, have come into our flesh; having eternal life, made yourself fragile, even unto dying on the cross? Why is it that you, the eternal Word of God, powerful and full of glory, chose to become an offering out of love for me, a sinner? Before you, my Crucified Lord, I ask myself: what have I done for you, Lord? What am I doing for you? What will I do for you? What will I do for you? My God, nailed to the cross. What will I do for you? What will I do for you, My God, nailed to the cross? What will I do for you? What will I do for you, My God, nailed to the cross? |
Cao Gia An SJ (1981- ) is a Vietnamese Jesuit, musician, and composer known for integrating Ignatian spirituality with elements of his country’s musical tradition. Ordained as priest in the Society of Jesus, he has developed his ministry by combining theological reflection, pastoral service, and musical creation. His compositions – including “Lam Gi Cho Chua,” adapted by Cristóbal Fones – are marked by contemplative language and deep spiritual sensitivity. His work seeks to express, through simple melodies and poetic prayers, the Ignatian experience of standing before Christ and speaking with Him as a friend to a friend.
