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Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid
Text and Translation of Chorale |
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EKG: 286
Author: Martin Moller (1587)
Chorale Melody: Herr Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht II | Composer:Anon (c1455) |
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Vocal Works by J.S. Bach: |
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Ver |
Work |
Mvt. |
Year |
Br |
RE |
KE |
Di |
BC |
Type |
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1 |
BWV 3 |
Mvt. 1 |
1725 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
A33:1 |
Chorus (Chorale) |
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2 |
BWV 3 |
Mvt. 2 |
1725 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
A33:2 |
Recitative & Chorale |
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3-7 |
BWV 3 |
Mvt. 3 |
1725 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
A33:3 |
Aria |
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10 |
BWV 3 |
Mvt. 4 |
1725 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
A33:4 |
Recitative |
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15-16 |
BWV 3 |
Mvt. 5 |
1725 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
A33:5 |
Aria (Duet) |
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18 |
BWV 3 |
Mvt. 6 |
1725 |
156, 307 |
8 |
156, 308 |
28 |
A33:6 |
Chorale |
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1 |
BWV 44 |
Mvt. 4 |
1724 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
A78:4 |
Chorale |
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1 |
BWV 58 |
Mvt. 1 |
1727 |
- |
- |
- |
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A26:1 |
Aria w/ Chorale |
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16-18 |
BWV 153 |
Mvt. 9 |
1724 |
217 |
9 |
217 |
- |
A25:8 |
Chorale |
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German Text (verses in bold print set by Bach) |
English Translation |
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Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid
begegnet mir zu dieser Zeit!
Der schmale Weg ist trübsalsvoll,
den ich zum Himmel wandern soll. |
Ah God, how many a heartache
I meet with in this time!
The narrow way is full of affliction
by which I must travel to heaven. |
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2 |
Wie schwerlich läßt sich Fleisch und Blut
zwingen zu dem ewigen gut!
Wo soll ich mich denn wenden hin?
Zu dir, Herr Jesu, steht mein Sinn. |
With what difficulty are flesh and blood
compelled to seek the everlasting good!
Where then should I turn?
By you, Lord Jesus,my thoughts stand. |
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3 |
Bei dir mein Herz Trost, Hilf und Rat
allzeit gewiß gefunden hat;
niemand jemals verlassen ist,
der getraut hat auf Jesum Christ. |
With you my heart has always
certainly found comfort, help and counsel;
nobody has ever been forsaken
who has trusted Jesus Christ. |
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4 |
Du bist der große Wundermann,
das zeigt dein Amt und dein Person.
Welch Wundering hat man erfahr'n,
da du, mein Gott, bist Mensch gebor'n. |
You are the great miracle-worker,
this reveals your office and your person.
What amazement we have to learn
that you , my God have been born as a man. |
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5 |
Und führest mich durch deinen Tod
ganz wunderlich aus aller Not!
Jesu, mein Herr und Gott allein,
wie süß ist mir der name dein! |
And through your death you lead me
most marvellously out of all distress!
Jesus, my only Lord and God,
how sweet is your name to me! |
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6 |
Es kann kein Trauern sein so schwer,
dein süßer Nam' er freut viel mehr;
kein Elend mag so bitter sein,
dein süßer Nam'der lindert's sein. |
No grief can be so heavy
that your sweet name does not give more delight
no misery could be so bitter
that it is not soothed by your sweet name. |
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7 |
Ob mir gleich Leib und Seel' verschmacht't,
so weißt du, Herr, daß ich's nicht acht'.
Wenn ich dich hab', so hab ich wohl,
was mich ewig erfreuen soll. |
Although my body and soul both languish,
you know, Lord, that I do not care.
If I have you , then I indeed have
what will delight me for ever. |
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8 |
Dein bin ich ja mit Leib und Seel',
was kann mir tun Sünd', Tod und Höll'?
Kein' beßre Treu' auf Erden ist
denn nur bei dir, Herr Jesu Christ. |
If I am yours body and soul,
what can sin death and hell do to me?
There is no greater faithfulness on earth
than there is in you alone, Lord Jesus Christ |
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9 |
Ich weiß, daß du mich nicht verläßt,
dein Wahrheit bleibt mir ewig fest.
Du bist mein rechter, treuer Hirt,
der ewig mich behüten wird. |
I know that you do not forsake me,
your truth remains firmly for me for ever.
You are my true, faithful shepherd,
who will always protect me. |
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10 |
Jesu, mein' Freud', mein' Ehr'und Ruhm,
mein's Herzens Schatz und mein Reichtum,
ich kann's ja doch nicht zeigen an,
wie hoch dein Nam' erfreuen kann. |
Jesus, my joy, my honour and glory,
my heart’s treasure and my riches,
I simply cannot indicate
what great delight your name can give. |
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11 |
Wer Glaub' und Lieb' im Herzen hat,
der wird's erfahren in der Tat,
drum hab' ich oft und viel gered't:
Wenn ich an dir nicht Freude hätt. |
Anyone who has faith and love in their heart
will know this through experience,
therefore I have said again and again:
…what if I did not have delight in you. |
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12 |
So wollt' den Tod ich wünschen her,
ja daß ich nie geboren wär';
denn wer dich nicht im Herzen hat,
der ist gewiß lebendig tot. |
Then I would wish for death,
that I had never been born;
for anybody who does not have you in his heart
is certainly living dead. |
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13 |
Jesu, du edler Bräutgam wert,
mein'höchste Zier auf dieser Erd',
an dir allein ich mich ergötz
weit über alle güldnen Schätz. |
Jesus, you noble bridegroom,
my greatest glory on this earth,
in you alone do I take delight,
far above all gilded treasures. |
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14 |
Sooft ich nur gedenk' an dich,
all mein Gemüt erfreuet sich;
wenn ich mein' Hoffnung stell' zu dir,
so fühl' ich Fried und Trost in mir. |
Whenever I just think of you,
all my spirit rejoices;
if I place my hope in you,
then I feel peace and consolation within me. |
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15 |
Wenn ich Nöten bet' und sing',
so wird mein Herz recht guter Ding'.
Dein Geist bezeugt, daß solches frei
des ew'gen Lebens Vorschmack sei. |
When I pray and sing about my troubles,
then my heart becomes something truly good.
Your Spirit attests that such an experience
is a foretaste of eternal life. |
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16 |
Drum will ich, weil ich lebe noch,
das Kreuz dir willig tragen nach.
Mein Gott, mach' mich dazu bereit,
es dient zum Besten' allezeit. |
Therefore I want, while I still live,
to bear the cross joyfully after you;
my God, make me ready to do this,
it is always for the best! |
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17 |
Hilf mir mein' Sach' recht greifen an,
daß ich den Lauf vollenden kann;
Hilf mir auch zwingen Fleisch und Blut,
vor Sünd Schanden mich behüt'! |
Help me to deal rightly with my situation
so that I can accomplish my course,
help me also to master my flesh and blood,
protect me from sin and shame! |
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18. Erhalt mein Herz im Glauben rein,
so leb' und sterb' ich dir allein.
Jesu, mein Trost hör' mein' Begier:
o mein Heiland, wär' ich bei dir! |
Keep my heart pure in faith
so I may live and die for you alone.
Jesus, my comfort, hear my desire,
o my Saviour , I want to be with you. |
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English Translation by Francis Browne (January 2006)
Contributed by Francis Browne (January 2006) |
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