From Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 116
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
A major |
Meter |
4/4 |
Structure |
none |
Length |
13 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Erleucht auch unser Sinn und Herz |
Illumine our minds and hearts as well |
Durch den Geist deiner Gnad, |
through the spirit of your grace, |
Daß wir nicht treiben draus ein Scherz, |
so that we do not spread mockery about, |
Der unsrer Seelen schad. |
that would be harmful to our souls. |
O Jesu Christ, |
O Jesus Christ, |
Allein du bist, |
it is you alone |
Der solchs wohl kann ausrichten. |
that can make this right. |
(“Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ,” verse 7) |