“Jesus bleibet meine Freude” (from S. 147) The Cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben (Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life) existed in two forms during Bach’s life. It began in Weimar as a cantata for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, based on a libretto by Salomo Franck. In this form it contained six movements. Bach - Church Cantatas BWV 147. Bach - Church Cantatas BWV 147. Bach - Church Cantatas BWV 147.

(Traditional) I. Jesu, joy of man's desiring, Holy wisdom, Love most bright, Drawn by thee, our souls aspiring Soar to uncreated light. Word of God, our flesh that fashioned With the fire of life impassioned, Striving still to truth unknown, Soaring, dying round thy throne. Through the way where hope is guiding, Hark, what peaceful music rings, Where the flock, in thee confiding, Drink of joy from deathless springs. Theirs is beauty's fairest pleasure, Theirs is wisdom's holiest treasure. Thou dost ever lead Thine own In the love of joys unknown. English translation.

Wohl mir, dass ich Jesum habe I am lucky to have Jesus, Oh how tightly I hold him, Because he refreshes my heart, When I am sick and sad. I have Jesus who loves me, And gives himself to me as my own, Ach, I will never leave Jesus, Even when my heart is breaking.

Jesus bleibet meine Freude Jesus will always be my joy, My heart's comfort and essence, Jesus is there through all suffering, He is my life's strength, The desire and sunshine of my eyes, My soul's treasure and bliss; Therefore I will never let Jesus go, Neither from my heart nor from my face. Powtoon download for windows 71528640.