Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
b minor |
Meter |
3/4 |
Length |
94 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Mein letztes Lager will mich schrecken, |
My final bier terrifies me, |
—Mich wird des Heilands Hand bedecken,— |
—My Savior’s hand will cover me,— |
Des Glaubens Schwachheit sinket fast, |
the weakness of my faith almost collapses, |
—Mein Jesus trägt mit mir die Last.— |
—my Jesus carries my burden with me.— |
Das offne Grab sieht greulich aus, |
The open grave appears horrifying, |
—Es wird mir doch ein Friedenshaus.— |
—It will be only a house of peace for me.— |
translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
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