Chorale 30 – Allein nach dir, Herr Jesu Christ, verlanget mich
English
I long only for you, Lord, only for you, Lord Jesus Christ, while I live here in this world on earth. I believe only in you, Lord, only in you, Lord Jesus Christ, hoping for sure heaven will be mine, which you have gained with your blood. You died on the cross for my sake. O Lamb of God, hear my heartfelt supplication; my eyes are turned to heaven. Comfort me with your spirit, O Lord God. Help me in my distress at my departing and may you protect my soul. Because in death and also in life I have surrendered myself to you, O Lord Jesu Christ, take my soul in your hands, take it into your hands. Amen
Origination:
Melody: Leipzig 1571 (Ammerbach) – contrafactum of Si pur ti guardo, Venice 1551
Text: ? 1568 Nikolaus Selnecker (1530-92), here from Weimar 1713
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