J. S. Bach - Motet "Jesu, Meine Freude" BWV 227 (7/11)

7. Weg Mit Allen Schätzen
Possibly for the Funeral of Johanna Maria Kees, née Rappold.
Johann Franck, the six verses of the hymn, 1650 (Fischer-Tümpel, IV, #103); Rom. 8:1 and 4, 2, 9, 10, 11.
18 July 1723, Leipzig.
Text:
[Verse 4] (S, A, T, B)
"Off with other treasures!
Thou art my sole pleasure,
Jesus, my desire!
Off, ye empty honors,
I refuse to heed you,
May I know you not!
Woe, distress, cross, scorn and death
Shall now, though I much must suffer,
Not from Jesus take me."

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