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Jesu meine Freude
Staff Notation • Sacred, Cantatas
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Jesu meine Freude by Johann Ludwig Krebs — Lyrics
Jesu, meine Freude, Jesu, meine Freude,
meines Herzens Weide,
Jesu, meine Zier, Jesu, meine Zier,
ach wie lang, ach lange
ist dem Herzen bange
und verlangt nach dir.
Gottes Lamm, mein Bräutigam,
außer dir soll mir auf Erden
nichts sonst Liebers werden.
Basso recit.
O! eine Seligkeit! die von mir schwach und blöden
unmöglich auszureden noch auszusinnen ist!
Dass Jesus meine Seele als seine Braut im Glauben küßt
und wie ich alle Stunden zehle,
ihn dort von Angesicht zu sehn,
so wirds zu seiner Zeit,
in voller Herrlichkeit,
gewiss, gewiss geschehn.
Indessen wird mich seine Liebe laben;
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About Jesu meine Freude
Johann Ludwig Krebs's Jesu meine Freude opens with a joyful, energetic interplay between the SATB voices, setting a celebratory tone. The text, in German, expresses profound devotion and longing for Jesus, portraying him as the heart's delight and bridegroom. The music vividly captures the text's fervor, moving from the ecstatic declaration of Jesus as the soul's bride to the anticipation of heavenly reunion. This sacred cantata movement, for SATB choir, unfolds with rich harmonies and contrapuntal lines, reflecting the deep personal faith of the composer and the spiritual intensity of the Lutheran tradition. It is a compelling work for choirs seeking to explore the depths of Baroque sacred music.
