Johann Sebastian Bach

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BWV 1124
Title I call to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ
Composed Unknown
Scoring

Choir for 4 voices
Organ

Movements Chorale: I call to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ
Category Chorale
Event -
Author of text Johann Agricola, 1529/1531
Text

I call to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ,
O hear my sore complaining!
In thy good time unto me list,
Thine ear to me inclining!
True faith in Thee, O Lord, I seek,
O make me now and wholly
Love Thee solely,
My neighor hold as self,
And keep Thy word e'er holy.

Manuscript Yale University, New Haven

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