Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
d minor |
Meter |
12/8 |
Length |
53 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Jesu, Brunnquell aller Gnaden, |
Jesus, fountainhead of grace, |
Labe mich elenden Gast, |
nourish me, a wretched guest, |
Weil du mich berufen hast! |
since you have invited me! |
Ich bin matt, schwach und beladen, |
I am weary, weak and burdened, |
Ach! erquicke meine Seele, |
ah! refresh my soul, |
Ach! wie hungert mich nach dir! |
ah! how I hunger for You! |
Lebensbrot, das ich erwähle, |
Bread of life, which I choose, |
Komm, vereine dich mit mir! |
come, unite Yourself with me! |
translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
One part is lost, hence the label “strumento obbligato.” See note in Neue Bach-Ausgabe.
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