by Anonymous / Unidentified Author
Choral. Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele
Language: German (Deutsch)
Available translation(s): ENG
Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele, Und vergiss all Not und Qual, Weil dich nun Christus, dein Herre, Ruft aus diesem Jammertal! Seine Freud und Herrlichkeit Sollt du sehn in Ewigkeit, Mit den Engeln jubilieren, In Ewigkeit triumphieren.
Authorship:
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Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750), "Choral. Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele", BWV 70 no. 7 (1723) [ chorus and instrumental ensemble ], from cantata Wachet! betet! betet! wachet!, no. 7 [sung text checked 1 time]
Available translations, adaptations or excerpts, and transliterations (if applicable):
- ENG English (Michael P Rosewall) , "Chorus. Rejoice greatly, O my soul", copyright © 2023, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
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This text was added to the website: 2020-01-29
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