The Bach family already counted several composers when Johann Sebastian was born as the last child of a city musician in Eisenach. Having become an orphan at age 10, he lived for five years with his eldest brother, after which he continued his musical formation in Lüneburg. From 1703 he was back in Thuringia, working as a musician for Protestant churches in Arnstadt and Mühlhausen and, for longer stretches of time, at courts in Weimar—where he expanded his repertoire for the organ—and Köthen—where he was mostly engaged with chamber music. From 1723 he was employed as Thomaskantor (cantor at St. Thomas) in Leipzig. He composed music for the principal Lutheran churches of the city, and for its university's student ensemble Collegium Musicum. From 1726 he published some of his keyboard and organ music. In Leipzig, as had happened in some of his earlier positions, he had a difficult relation with his employer, a situation that was little remedied when he was granted the title of court composer by the Elector of Saxony and King of Poland in 1736. In the last decades of his life he reworked and extended many of his earlier compositions. He died of complications after eye surgery in 1750.
Bach enriched established German styles through his mastery of counterpoint, harmonic and motivic organisation, and his adaptation of rhythms, forms, and textures from abroad, particularly from Italy and France. Bach's compositions include hundreds of cantatas, both sacred and secular. He composed Latin church music, Passions, oratorios and motets. He often adopted Lutheran hymns, not only in his larger vocal works, but for instance also in his four-part chorales and his sacred songs. He wrote extensively for organ and for other keyboard instruments. He composed concertos, for instance for violin and for harpsichord, and suites, as chamber music as well as for orchestra. Many of his works employ the genres of canon and fugue.
Throughout the 18th century Bach was primarily valued as an organist, while his keyboard music, such as The Well-Tempered Clavier, was appreciated for its didactic qualities. The 19th century saw the publication of some major Bach biographies, and by the end of that century all of his known music had been printed. Dissemination of scholarship on the composer continued through periodicals and websites exclusively devoted to him, and other publications such as the Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis (BWV, a numbered catalogue of his works) and new critical editions of his compositions. His music was further popularised through a multitude of arrangements, including for instance the Air on the G String, and of recordings, for instance three different box sets with complete performances of the composer's oeuvre marking the 250th anniversary of his death.
Jesu bleibet meine Freude
Johann Sebastian Bach Lyrics
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Meines Herzens Trost und Saft
Już się zbliża Jezus miły,
Pan Niebiosów, Wielki Bóg.
By pragnienia się spełniły,
Kiedy serc przekroczy próg.
Chleb cniołów z nieba dany.
Idzie aby sprawić cud,
Obmyć z grzechów ziemski lud.
The lyrics to Johann Sebastian Bach's song "Jesu meine Freude" express a deep devotion and reliance on Jesus as a source of joy, comfort, and sustenance. The opening line, "Jesus bleibet meine Freude" (Jesus remains my joy), emphasizes a steadfast and unchanging joy that comes from a relationship with Jesus. The following line, "Meines Herzens Trost und Saft" (My heart's solace and sap), further highlights Jesus as a source of comfort and nourishment for the soul.
The second paragraph, written in Polish, translates as "Jesus is approaching, dear Jesus, the Lord of Heaven, the Great God. To fulfill desires when he crosses the threshold of hearts". This verse emphasizes the anticipation and hope that comes with Jesus' presence, suggesting that his arrival will satisfy longings and fulfill desires of the heart.
Overall, these lyrics convey a profound sense of reliance on Jesus as a constant source of joy, comfort, and fulfillment. The imagery of Jesus as a spiritual sustainer and provider is central to the message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus bleibet meine Freude
Jesus remains my joy
Meines Herzens Trost und Saft
The comfort and strength of my heart
Już się zbliża Jezus miły
Jesus, the beloved, is approaching
Pan Niebiosów, Wielki Bóg
Lord of the Heavens, Great God
By pragnienia się spełniły
To fulfill our desires
Kiedy serc przekroczy próg
When He enters the threshold of our hearts
Idzie duszy pocieszenie
Bringing solace to the soul
Chleb cniołów z nieba dany
The bread of angels given from heaven
Idzie aby sprawić cud
He comes to perform a miracle
Obmyć z grzechów ziemski lud
To cleanse the earthly people from sins
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Written by: DIETER FALK, SALOMO FRANCK, Johann Sebastian Bach
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@kikivolauvent1
Lyrics:
Jesus bleibet meine Freude
Meines Herzens Trost und Saft
Jesus wehret allem Leide
Er ist meines Lebens Kraft
Meiner Augen Lust und Sonne
Meiner Seele Schatz und Wonne
Darum lass' ich Jesum nicht
Aus dem Herzen und Gesicht
Jesus remains my joy
My heart's comfort and sap
Jesus defends me against all suffering
He is the strength of my life
The joy and sunshine of my eyes
The treasure and delight of my soul
Therefore I will not let Jesus
Out of my heart and face
@FelipeMadinav
A man who at that time was little and nothing recognized. He composed wonderful works, with what cannot be explained. The Baroque was a musical period full of very complex rules and restrictions; but look at the results, it is ineffable; an enormously beautiful music, worth listening to for the rest of our lives, right...?
Bach died forgotten even by his children, who called him "Old Wig". It took more than 120 years for Felix Mendelssohn to find Bach's scores in a butcher shop, used as packaging. But now we know Bach, we know what a GENIUS he was.
In every school on this planet kids should be taught that once upon a time there was a man named Johann Sebastian Bach.
@kikivolauvent1
Lyrics:
Jesus bleibet meine Freude
Meines Herzens Trost und Saft
Jesus wehret allem Leide
Er ist meines Lebens Kraft
Meiner Augen Lust und Sonne
Meiner Seele Schatz und Wonne
Darum lass' ich Jesum nicht
Aus dem Herzen und Gesicht
Jesus remains my joy
My heart's comfort and sap
Jesus defends me against all suffering
He is the strength of my life
The joy and sunshine of my eyes
The treasure and delight of my soul
Therefore I will not let Jesus
Out of my heart and face
@susannestechow1009
Sehr tröstend in Zeiten von so viel Leid, Krieg und Ungerechtigkeit! Herr Jesus Christus, bewahre undtärke alle, die um der Gerechtigkeit willen verfolgt werden, besonders die, die um deinetwillen verfolgt werden. Amen.
@ronaldmessina4229
Salut auf die Wieringenstaten
@leonardocasalini9261
@@susannestechow1009 Jesus bless We.
Thank You Susanne
@mariaolsson9497
Amen
@susannatillman2582
Amen 🙏
@jimbuck795
What a gift to humanity the Netherlands Bach Society is. Greetings from the U.S.A..
@Alexander.Dmitrijewitsch
So true! Thank you.
@agentile1996
Could not agree more. I am making a plan to go over and see them live- I think it will feel like crossing over. The sounds are just so amazing - you just want to bathe in the music. Can’t get enough of their work. Thank you to all members.
@petrostroupakis2694
Did you complete your school shooting drill today?