Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
e minor |
Meter |
3/4 |
Length |
135 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Gott, der du die Liebe heißt, |
God, You who are called Love, |
Ach, entzünde meinen Geist, |
Ah, ignite my spirit, |
Laß zu dir vor allen Dingen |
before all other things |
Meine Liebe kräftig dringen! |
may my love urge me powerfully to You! |
Gib, daß ich aus reinem Triebe |
Grant, that I, out of pure impulses, |
Als mich selbst den Nächsten liebe; |
love my neighbor as myself; |
Stören Feinde meine Ruh, |
if enemies destroy my peace, |
Sende du mir Hülfe zu! |
send help to me! |
translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
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