Cantata for the Annunciation of Mary 1. Chorale How beautifully the morning star shines, full of grace and truth from the Lord, the sweet branch of Jesse! You, the Son of David from the root of Jacob, my King and my bridegroom, have possessed my heart; loving, friendly, beautiful and glorious, great and noble, rich with gifts, exalted and most magnificently sublime. 2. 2. Recitative T You, very son of God and Mary, You, king of the chosen ones, how sweet is Your living word to us, by which our forefathers already counted years as well as days, that Gabriel joyfully promised there in Bethlehem! O sweetness, o bread of heaven, that neither grave, danger or death can wrest from our hearts. 3. Aria S Fill utterly, you divine celestial flames, this faithful breast that longs for you! Our souls feel the most powerful urges of burning love and taste on earth heavenly delight. 4.Recitative B An earthly flash, a corporeal light does not stir my soul; a joyful radiance has been raised up for me by God, for a perfect Good, the body and blood of the Savior, is here for refreshment. Indeed, we must therefore -- for this overwhelming blessing that has been eternally destined for us and takes our faith to itself -- be moved to thanks and praise. 5. Aria T Our mouths and the tones of strings shall for You for ever and ever be ready in thanks and in offering. Heart and mind are lifted up, life-long in song, great King, to praise You. 6. Chorale How happy I am, that my precious one is the A and O, the beginning and the end; He will claim me as his prize and take me to Paradise, which I will clasp in my hands. Amen! Amen! Come, you lovely crown of joy, do not delay, I await you with longing.
Posted on: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 06:56:45 +0000
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