BWV 37 Wer da gläubet und getauft wird
Ascension. Poet unknown. 1. Mk. 16:16; 3. Philipp Nicolai, verse 5 of "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern," 1599; 6. Johann Kolrose, verse 4 of "Ich dank dir, lieber Herre," ca. 1535 (Wackernagel, III, #114). 18 April 1724, Leipzig. BG 7; NBA I/12. 1. Chorus [Dictum] (S, A, T, B) Who believeth and is baptized, will obtain salvation.
2. Aria (T) Belief is the pledge of the love
When he into life's book inscribed me, On me this precious gem bestowed. 3. Chorale (S, A) Lord God, Father, my champion strong!
4. Recit. (B) Ye mortal folk, do ye now long
5. Aria (B) Belief provides the soul with pinions,
6. Chorale (S, A, T, B) Belief bestow upon me
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