Occasion unknown.

Martin Behm, verse 1 of the hymn, 1610.

1736/1737, Leipzig.

BG 24; NBG XVII,1; NBA III/1.

1. Chorus [Verse 1] (S, A, T, B)

O Jesus Christ, my life's true light,
My prize, my strength, hope to my sight,
On earth here am I but a guest
And by sin's burden sore oppressed.

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