Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
by Christel Veraart
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Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring is often performed at wedding ceremonies, as well as during Christian festive seasons like Christmas and Easter.
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach in 1723 and derived from his chorale setting from the cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147.
Arranged and sung (in German) by Christel Veraart
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach in 1723 and derived from his chorale setting from the cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147.
Arranged and sung (in German) by Christel Veraart
lyrics
Wohl mir, daß ich Jesum habe,
o wie feste halt' ich ihn,
daß er mir mein Herze labe,
wenn ich krank und traurig bin.
Jesum hab' ich, der mich liebet
und sich mir zu eigen giebet,
ach drum laß' ich Jesum nicht,
wenn mir gleich mein Herze bricht.
English Translation:
Well for me that I have Jesus,
O how tightly I hold him
that he might refresh my heart,
when I'm sick and sad.
Jesus I have, who loves me
and gives himself to me,
ah, therefore I will not leave Jesus,
Even if I feel my heart is breaking.
—from BWV 147, chorale movement no. 6
o wie feste halt' ich ihn,
daß er mir mein Herze labe,
wenn ich krank und traurig bin.
Jesum hab' ich, der mich liebet
und sich mir zu eigen giebet,
ach drum laß' ich Jesum nicht,
wenn mir gleich mein Herze bricht.
English Translation:
Well for me that I have Jesus,
O how tightly I hold him
that he might refresh my heart,
when I'm sick and sad.
Jesus I have, who loves me
and gives himself to me,
ah, therefore I will not leave Jesus,
Even if I feel my heart is breaking.
—from BWV 147, chorale movement no. 6
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released March 31, 2023
Original Composition by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arrangement and Vocals by Christel Veraart
Original Composition by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arrangement and Vocals by Christel Veraart
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Christel Veraart
Christel Veraart is a composer, musician and singer. She has recorded a number of albums, and has received multiple awards. Her music has featured in film, dance and stage productions, and was recently broadcast on acclaimed US radio programs “Hearts of Space" and “Night Tides”. Christel’s music is described as ambient, meditative, avant-garde classical. ... more
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