Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin/ in Gottes Willen/ getrost ist mir mein Hertz und Sinn/ sanft und stille/ wie Gott mir verheissen hat/ der Tod ist mein Schlaf worden.
English
With peace and joy I now depart in God’s will comforted are my heart and mind, calm and still, as God has promised me, death has become my sleep.
Origination: Melody: In Hofweise (court tune) style, Martin Luther (1483-1546) – Wittenberg 1524, adapted ?1529, Johann Walter (1496-1570) Text: Martin Luther – Wittenberg 1524, from Luke II, 29-32, paraphrase of the Nunc dimittis
J S Bach’s setting of this chorale will be part of our printed Volume 1, due for publication in late 2023.
Orgelbüchlein Extended
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Orgelbüchlein Community
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This chorale is yet to be tackled by the Community!