BWV 21: I had much trouble in my heart
This cantata is a conversation between a man in despair and Jesus. I sang this in the Utah Baroque Ensemble several years ago. It's one of my favorites.
Ah, Jesus, my peace,
my light, where are You?
- O soul behold! I am with you. -
With me?
Here is only darkest night.
- I am Your faithful Friend,
that also watches in the darkness,
that might harbor dire mischief. -
Dawn then with Your radiance and light of comfort.
- The hour approaches already,
when your crown of battle
will become a sweet refreshment.
This cantata is a conversation between a man in despair and Jesus. I sang this in the Utah Baroque Ensemble several years ago. It's one of my favorites.
Ah, Jesus, my peace,
my light, where are You?
- O soul behold! I am with you. -
With me?
Here is only darkest night.
- I am Your faithful Friend,
that also watches in the darkness,
that might harbor dire mischief. -
Dawn then with Your radiance and light of comfort.
- The hour approaches already,
when your crown of battle
will become a sweet refreshment.
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