From Laß, Fürstin, laß noch einen Strahl, BWV 198, Part I
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
D major |
Meter |
12/8 |
Structure |
none |
Length |
80 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Wie starb die Heldin so vergnügt! |
How contentedly did the heroine die! |
Wie mutig hat ihr Geist gerungen, |
How bravely did her spirit struggle, |
Da sie des Todes Arm bezwungen, |
when the arm of death overcame her, |
Noch eh er ihre Brust besiegt. |
as he still besieged her breast. |