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Johann Sebastian Bach
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Symphonia to Cantata 21, BWV 021a Click to Listen [2:2]
Transcribed for organ by the Phantom Organist. The words of the opening chorus expresses the sadness and hope of this piece: "I had so much distress and woe within my bosom; but still thy consoling restoreth all my spirit." Midi File available. Instrument: Casavant, Opus 3246 (1975) at Grace Lutheran Church, Champaign, Illinois - Samples by Brett Milan

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Chorale Text
German (Choro):
Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis in meinem Herzen; aber deine Tröstungen erquicken meine Seele.

English (Opening Chorus):
I had so much distress and woe within my bosom; but still thy consoling restoreth all my spirit.

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