From Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid, BWV 3
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
A major |
Meter |
4/4 |
Structure |
none |
Length |
8 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Erhalt mein Herz im Glauben rein, |
If my heart remains pure in faith, |
So leb und sterb ich dir allein. |
so will I live and die in you alone. |
Jesu, mein Trost, hör mein Begier, |
Jesus, my consolation, hear my desire, |
O mein Heiland, wär ich bei dir. |
O my Savior, if I were only with you! |
(“Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid,” verse 18) |