From Barmherziges Herze der ewigen Liebe, BWV 185, 1st version
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
f sharp minor |
Meter |
4/4 |
Length |
17 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, |
I call to You, Lord Jesus Christ, |
Ich bitt, erhör mein Klagen, |
I beg You, hear my cries, |
Verleih mir Gnad zu dieser Frist, |
grant me mercy at this time, |
Laß mich doch nicht verzagen; |
do not let me despair; |
Den rechten Glauben, Herr, ich mein, |
the true faith, Lord, I mean |
Den wollest du mir geben, |
that You would give me, |
Dir zu leben, |
to live for You, |
Meinm Nächsten nütz zu sein, |
to be of use to my neighbor, |
Dein Wort zu halten eben. |
to keep Your word faithfully. |
(“Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ,” verse 1) |
translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
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