From Wer weiß, wie nahe mir mein Ende, BWV 27
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
c minor |
Meter |
4/4 |
Length |
8 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Ach, wer doch schon im Himmel wär! |
Ah, were I already in heaven! |
Ich habe Lust zu scheiden |
I wish to depart, |
Und mit dem Lamm, |
and with the Lamb, |
Das aller Frommen Bräutigam, |
the all-righteous Bridegroom, |
Mich in der Seligkeit zu weiden. |
to feast in blessedness. |
Flügel her! |
Bring me wings! |
Ach, wer doch schon im Himmel wär! |
Ah, were I already in heaven! |
translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
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