Who composed Bist du bei mir?

Bist du bei mir was composed by Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel|, formerly attrib. to Johann Sebastian Bach.

What language is Bist du bei mir sung in?

Bist du bei mir is sung in German.

Bist du bei mir by Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel|, formerly attrib. to Johann Sebastian Bach — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

Q: What are the lyrics of Bist du bei mir by Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel|, formerly attrib. to Johann Sebastian Bach?

“Bist du bei mir” begins: Bist du bei mir, geh’ ich mit Freuden… Read the full lyrics on ChoirPDFs.

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Solo Soprano

Edition by Amelia Nagoski

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Added Jul 29, 2026

2 editions of this piece

Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.

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Composer: Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel|, formerly attrib. to Johann Sebastian Bach

Format: Staff

Language: German

Pages: 4 pages

This edition was prepared by Amelia Nagoski — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.

Bist du bei mir by Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel|, formerly attrib. to Johann Sebastian Bach — Lyrics

Bist du bei mir, geh’ ich mit Freuden zum Sterben und zu meiner Ruh’. Ach, wie vergnügt wär so mein Ende, es drückten deine lieben Hände mir die getreuen Augen zu!

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About Bist du bei mir

This is a sacred aria, often sung during Lent or Holy Week. The German text expresses a profound longing for peace and comfort in death, finding solace in the presence of a loved one. The solo soprano line is imbued with tender devotion, making it an ideal choice for moments of reflection and quiet contemplation. The music, originally attributed to Bach but now widely recognised as by Stölzel, offers a deeply personal and moving reflection on mortality and the embrace of eternal rest.