BWV 226 Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit
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Funeral of Johann Heinrich Ernesti, Rector of the School of St. Thomas. Rom. 8:26-27; Martin Luther, verse 3 of "Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott," 1524 (Wackernagel, I, #19). 24 October 1729, Leipzig. BG 39; NBA III/1. Chorus I (S, A, T, B), Chorus II (S, A, T, B) [Rom. 8:26-27] (Chorus I, Chorus II) The Spirit doth our weakness help, for we do not know what we should be asking or what is proper; rather, the Spirit himself intercedeth for us, ineffably sighing. He who seeks the heart’s intention will know what the Spirit’s will is; because he intercedeth for the saints as God approveth. Chorale (Chorus I and II) O thou holy flame, comfort sweet, © Copyright Z. Philip Ambrose |