J. S. Bach - Cantata "Du Wahrer Gott Und Davids Sohn" BWV23 - 4 Christe, Du Lamm Gottes (4/4)
For Estomihi (Quinquagesima Sunday).
Poet unknown.
Composed in Cöthen for the audition for the cantorship in Leipzig, 7 February 1723
Included by Bach in first annual cycle (Leipzig 1723-24)
Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra
Ton Koopman, Director
4. Chorale (S, A, T, B)
O Christ, Lamb of God, thou,
Who dost bear the world's own sin,
Have mercy on us!
O Christ, Lamb of God, thou,
Who dost bear the world's own sin,
Have mercy on us!
O Christ, Lamb of God, thou,
Who dost bear the world's own sin,
Give us thy peace now. Amen.
First Annual Cycle Canatats-Koopman playlist:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=AC8049FC5E7BA6DB