J. S. Bach - Cantata "Ein ungefärbt Gemüte" BWV 24 - 2. Die Redlichkeit (2/6)

Fourth Sunday after Trinity.
20 June 1723, Leipzig.

Included by Bach in first annual cycle (Leipzig 1723-24)

Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra
Ton Koopman, Director

2. Recit.
Sincerity
Is one of God's most gracious blessings.
The fact that in our time
There are but few who have it
Comes from not asking God for it.
For of itself proceeds our heart's contrivance
In nought but evil ways;
If it would set its course on something worthy,
Then must it be by God's own Spirit governed
And in the path of virtue guided.
If God as friend thou seekest,
Thou must thyself no foe be to thy neighbor
Through cunning, ruse and craft!
A Christian
Should strive the way of doves to copy
And live without deceit and malice.
Upon thyself impress the form
Which thou wouldst have thy

First Annual Cycle Canatats-Koopman playlist:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=AC8049FC5E7BA6DB

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