Our Ancient Adam Top Pick
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Moderately Easy
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Instrumental Only?
No
Description
For SATB or Unison with keyboard. Part of our Chorister Collection, our series of masterworks that are adapted for use with children or even soloists! Curated and edited by Thom Pavlechko. Bach's setting of the chorale Herr Christ, der einig Gotts Sohn. Note that the recording uses an alternate text for this piece, which can be found here.
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Lyrics
Our ancient Adam, weaken
Bring new life to our race;
Submerge us in your mercy;
Arouse us by your grace;
So here, from earth, returning,
Our thoughts and every yearning
To you; our souls, embrace.