Johann Sebastian Bach

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BWV 307
Title The day is surely drawing near
Composed Unknown
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Choir for 4 voices
Movements Chorale: The day is surely drawing near
Category Chorale
Event -
Author of text Johann Walter Songbook 1524, Cassel Songbook 1601
Text
Chorale: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass


The day is surely drawing near
When God's Son, the Anointed,
Shall with great majesty appear
As Judge of all appointed.
All mirth and laughter then shall cease
When flames on flames will still increase,
As Scripture truly teacheth.
Manuscript Music library, Leipzig; Highschool for Music, Berlin

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