Text known to Bach (Weimar 1713):
Christe / du Lamm Gottes/
der du trägst die Sünd der Welt/
erbarm dich unser.
English
Christ, Lamb of God,
who bears the sin of the world,
have mercy upon us.
Origination:
Melody: Tone I, adapted Martin Luther (1483-1546) – Wittenberg(-Braunschweig) 1528 (Joseph Klug)
Text: Martin Luther, 1525 (Deutsche Messe)
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The Print Collection
J S Bach’s setting of this chorale will be part of our printed Volume 1, due for publication in late 2023.
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Orgelbüchlein Community
A selection of compositions submitted from all around the world.
This chorale is yet to be tackled by the Community!