Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz
| Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz | |
|---|---|
| Lutheran hymn | |
| Language | German |
| Composed | 16th century |
"Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz" (Why are you afflicted, my heart)[1] is a Lutheran hymn. According to some sources, both hymn writer and composer are anonymous.[1] The melody appeared on broadsides from the mid-16th century in Nürnberg, one of the dated 1561. For a while the tune had been attributed to Hans Sachs.[2][3]
Johann Sebastian composed a chorale cantata on the hymn, Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz, BWV 138.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Browne, Francis (2007). "Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz / Text and Translation of Chorale". bach-cantatas.com. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
- ↑ "Chorale Melodies used in Bach's Vocal Works / Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz". bach-cantatas.com. 2005. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
- ↑ "Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz, Bekümmerst dich und trägest". hymnary.org. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
Bibliography
- Möller, Christian (ed.), Ich singe dir mit Herz und Mund. Liedauslegungen – Liedmeditationen – Liedpredigten. Ein Arbeitsbuch zum Evangelischen Gesangbuch, Stuttgart 1997, ISBN 3-7668-3525-4
- Thost, Karl Christian, Bibliographie über die Lieder des Evangelischen Gesangbuchs, Göttingen 2006, ISBN 3-525-50336-9
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