From Johannes-Passion, BWV 245, Appendix 3, Part I
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
B flat major |
Meter |
3/8 |
Length |
164 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Ich folge dir gleichfalls mit freudigen Schritten |
I follow You likewise with happy steps |
Und lasse dich nicht, |
and do not leave You, |
Mein Leben, mein Licht. |
my Life, my Light. |
Befördre den Lauf, |
Pursue your journey, |
Und höre nicht auf, |
and don’t stop, |
Selbst an mir zu ziehen, zu schieben, zu bitten. |
continue to draw me on, to push me, to urge me. |
Translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
Alternate text “Ich folge dir gleichfalls, mein Heiland, mit Freuden…”
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