This Good Friday hymn is based on Lord's Days 15 & 16 (Article 4 of the Apostles' Creed) of the Heidelberg Catechism. It is set to the tune of "O Sacred Head now Wounded" (Passion Chorale).
"He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried, he descended into hell."
"Christ Jesus for us Suffered" by George vP
