From Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Part II
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
E flat major |
Meter |
4/4 |
Structure |
none |
Length |
52 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Sehet, Jesus hat die Hand |
Look, Jesus has stretched out his hands |
Uns zu fassen ausgespannt, |
to embrace us, |
Kommt!—Wohin?—In Jesu Armen |
come!—where?—in Jesus’ arms |
Sucht Erlösung, nehmt Erbarmen, |
seek redemption, receive mercy, |
Suchet!—Wo?—In Jesu Armen. |
seek it!—where?—in Jesus’ arms. |
Lebet, sterbet, ruhet hier, |
Live, die, rest here, |
Ihr verlaßnen Küchlein ihr, |
you forsaken chicks, |
Bleibet!—Wo?—In Jesu Armen. |
stay!—where?—in Jesus’ arms. |