Ich lasse dich nicht, du segnest mich denn, BWV 157 (Johann Sebastian Bach)
Music files
| ICON | SOURCE |
|---|---|
 |
File details |
 |
Help |
 | This CPDL edition is incomplete, either movements have not yet been edited or accompaniment is omitted. "Incomplete" here does not refer to the original composition; works left unfinished by the composer are categorised elsewhere. |
5. Chorale: Meinen Jesum lass ich nicht
- (Posted 2016-02-02) CPDL #38418:
- Editor: Johannes Becker (submitted 2016-02-02). Score information: A4, 1 page, 71 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes:
General Information
Title: Ich lasse dich nicht, du segnest mich denn, BWV 157
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Lyricist: Christian Keimanncreate page (Chorale)
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Cantata
Language: German
Instruments: Orchestra: flute, oboe d'amore, viola d'amore/violin, strings, continuo
{{Published}} is obsolete (code commented out), replaced with {{Pub}} for works and {{PubDatePlace}} for publications.
Description: First performed as Funeral music 6 February 1727; later revised for use on Purification (2 Feb.)
External websites:
- BWV 157 at the Petrucci Music Library (IMSLP)
- German libretto at U. Alberta
View the Wikipedia article on BWV 157.
Original text and translations
German text
Meinen Jesum lass ich nicht, geh ihm ewig an der Seiten;
Christus lässt mich für und für zu dem Lebensbächlein leiten.
Selig, wer mit mir so spricht:
Meinen Jesum lass ich nicht!