From Herr, wie du willt, so schicks mit mir, BWV 73
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
c minor |
Meter |
3/4 |
Length |
75 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Herr, so du willt, |
Lord, as You will, |
So preßt, ihr Todesschmerzen, |
then squeeze, you pangs of death, |
Die Seufzer aus dem Herzen, |
the sobs out of my heart, |
Wenn mein Gebet nur vor dir gilt. |
if my prayer is only acceptable before You. |
Herr, so du willt, |
Lord, as You will, |
So lege meine Glieder |
then lay my limbs |
In Staub und Asche nieder, |
down in dust and ashes, |
Dies höchst verderbte Sündenbild. |
this most corrupted image of sin. |
Herr, so du willt, |
Lord, as You will, |
So schlagt, ihr Leichenglocken, |
then strike, funeral bells, |
Ich folge unerschrocken, |
I follow unafraid, |
Mein Jammer ist nunmehr gestillt. |
my suffering is quieted from now on. |
translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
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