Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
C major |
Meter |
3/8 |
Length |
122 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Ich wünsche nur bei Gott zu leben, |
I wish to live with God alone, |
Ach! wäre doch die Zeit schon da, |
Ah, if only the time were already here |
Ein fröhliches Halleluja |
to raise a joyful Hallelujah |
Mit allen Engeln anzuheben. |
with all the angels. |
Mein liebster Jesu, löse doch |
My dearest Jesus, lift |
Das jammerreiche Schmerzensjoch |
the sorrowful yoke of suffering |
Und laß mich bald in deinen Händen |
and soon in Your hands |
Mein in martervolles Leben enden. |
let me end my tormented life. |
translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
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