- Christus, der ist mein Leben, Op. 67, No. 5
[1:17]
The Chorale is ornamented and played on the Hauptwerk (Principal 8 + Viola di Gamba 8'+ Gedact 8') until the very end, where the last two notes move
to the Hinterwerk (Full). Pedal is also full, but not coupled
Instrument:
F. A. Mehmel Village Church Organ, St. Andreas Church, Nehringen Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany (1868) -
Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier
- Chorale Text
German:
Christus, der ist mein Leben,
Sterben ist mein Gewinn;
Dem tu ich mich ergeben,
Mit Freud fahr ich dahin.
English:
Lord Christ, he is my being,
My death is my reward;
To it I will surrender,
With joy will I depart.
--tr. Z. Philip Ambrose
Audio track was created with Hauptwerk v. 1 software
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