From Matthäus-Passion, H 790
Composer |
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach |
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Tempo |
Adagio |
Length |
24 measures |
German text |
English translation |
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Hier fall auch ich im Staube vor dir nieder; |
Here I too fall down before you in the dust; |
auch meine Schuld verleugnet dich. |
my guilt too denies you. |
Erkenne mich an meiner Reue wieder, |
Recognize me by my remorse, |
an meinen Tränen kenne mich! |
know me by my tears! |
Translation © 2016 by Ruth B. Libbey |
Biblical passages taken from the King James Version.