From Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 116
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
E major |
Meter |
3/4 |
Length |
152 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Ach, wir bekennen unsre Schuld |
Ah, we recognize our guilt |
Und bitten nichts als um Geduld |
and ask for nothing but patience |
Und um dein unermeßlich Lieben. |
and for your immeasurable love. |
Es brach ja dein erbarmend Herz, |
Indeed, your merciful heart breaks, |
Als der Gefallnen Schmerz |
since the anguish of the fallen |
Dich zu uns in die Welt getrieben. |
drove you to us in the world. |
translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
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