UPDATED 09/06/2010

 
Johann Sebastian Bach
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Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier (Dist.), BWV 634 Click to Listen [1:11]
The second setiing of this beloved chorale is labeled "distinctius." I have used the same registration for each, just a little bolder for the chorale and some different ornament for this version. The differences are subtle indeed. Midi File available. Instrument: Marcussen & Son Organ / St. Stefanuschurch / Moerdijk (Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands) (1965) - Samples by Ariaan Hoogendijk

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Chorale Text
German:
Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier,
dich und dein Wort unzuhören;
lenke Sinnen und Begier
auf die süssen Himmelslehren,
dass die Herzen von der Erden
ganz zu dir gezogen werden.

English:
Blessed Jesu, at Thy word
We are gathered all to hear Thee;
Let our hearts and souls be stirred
Now to seek and love and fear Thee;
By Thy teachings sweet and holy
Drawn from earth to love Thee solely.
--Tr. C. Winkworth


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