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Johann Sebastian Bach
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Symphonia to Cantata 12, BWV 012a Click to Listen [2:2]
Transcription of the 1st movement of the Cantata for the Third Sunday of Easter, known as Jubilate. The text "Weeping, wailing, grieving, fearing, dread and need are the Christians' tearful bread" is merely an introduction to an ultimately redemptive cantata. Midi File available. Instrument: Gottfried Silbermann Organ, St. Marienkirche - Rötha, Germany (1722) - Samples by Brett Milan

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Chorale Text
German: (coro):
Weinen, Klagen,
Sorgen, Zagen,
Angst und Not
Sind der Christen Tränenbrot,
Die das Zeichen Jesu tragen.

English (Opening Chorus):
Weeping, wailing
Grieving, fearing,
Dread and need
Are the Christians' tearful bread,

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