From Johannes-Passion, BWV 245, Version I, Part II: Nach der Predigt
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
E flat major |
Meter |
4/4 |
Structure |
none |
Length |
16 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
In meines Herzens Grunde |
In the bottom of my heart |
Dein Nam und Kreuz allein |
Your name and Cross alone |
Funkelt all Zeit und Stunde, |
sparkles at all times and hours, |
Drauf kann ich fröhlich sein. |
for which I can be joyful. |
Erschein mir in dem Bilde |
Shine forth for me in that image |
Zu Trost in meiner Not, |
as comfort in my need, |
Wie du, Herr Christ, so milde |
how You, Lord Christ, so gently |
Dich hast geblut’ zu Tod! |
bled to death! |
(“Valet will ich dir geben,” verse 3) |
Continuo col bassono grosso (NBA)