From Gott soll allein mein Herze haben, BWV 169
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
G major → f sharp minor |
Meter |
4/4 |
Length |
10 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Was ist die Liebe Gottes? |
What is the love of God? |
Des Geistes Ruh, |
The rest of the spirit, |
Der Sinnen Lustgenieß, |
the delightful pleasure of the mind, |
Der Seele Paradies. |
the paradise of the soul. |
Sie schließt die Hölle zu, |
It closes off hell, |
Den Himmel aber auf; |
and opens heaven; |
Sie ist Elias Wagen, |
it is the chariot of Elijah, |
Da werden wir im Himmel nauf |
which will bear us up to heaven |
In Abrahms Schoß getragen. |
into the bosom of Abraham. |
translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
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