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Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe by Johann Michael Bach — Lyrics
Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe,
so frage ich nichts nach Himmel und Erden.
Iesu, du edler Bräutgam werth,
mein höchste Zierd auf unser Erd
an dir allein ich mich ergötz
weit über alle güldne Schätz.
Es kann kein Trauren seyn so schwer,
dein süsser Nahm' erfreut vielmehr.
Kein Elend kann so bitter seyn,
sein süssen Nahm' der lindert Pein.
Ob mir gleich Leib und Seel verschmacht,
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About Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe
The words of this sacred motet express a profound reliance on Christ, finding solace and joy in Him above all earthly treasures. The text speaks of enduring hardship, with the sweetness of Jesus' name providing comfort and alleviating pain. Even when physically and spiritually weak, the believer finds contentment when possessing Christ, anticipating eternal joy. The composer, Johann Michael Bach, sets these devotional words for SATTB voices in German. The music reflects the text's intimate devotion, offering a deeply personal meditation on faith and salvation. This setting would be a moving addition to a service or concert, providing a moment of spiritual reflection for the choir and listeners.
