From Gott soll allein mein Herze haben, BWV 169
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
D major |
Meter |
4/4 |
Structure |
Da capo |
Length |
47 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Gott soll allein mein Herze haben. |
God alone shall have my heart. |
Ich find in ihm das höchste Gut. |
I find in Him the highest Good. |
Er liebt mich in der bösen Zeit |
He loves me during evil times |
Und will mich in der Seligkeit |
and in blissfulness He will shower me |
Mit Gütern seines Hauses laben. |
with the goodness of His house. |
translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
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