The chorus "Ruht wohl, ihr heiligen Gebeine" (Rest well, ye holy bones) is a monumental "lullaby" for the deceased Christ.
If "Part 5" refers to the work's fifth thematic section rather than a movement number, it covers the . Bach_St_John.part5.rar
The text translates to "Your will be done, Lord God, likewise on earth as in the kingdom of heaven". It serves as a corporate response to Jesus's submission to His arrest, reflecting on the Fourth Petition of the Lord's Prayer. The chorus "Ruht wohl, ihr heiligen Gebeine" (Rest
Bach sets this in a simple, direct four-part harmony, intended to represent the voice of the congregation reflecting on the narrative just heard. It serves as a corporate response to Jesus's
For performers, this movement is often used to practice choral blending and the "Baroque turn" motifs that characterize the work's earlier sections. 2. Scene 5: The Burial (The "Final Part")
The work concludes with "Ach Herr, lass dein lieb' Engelein," a powerful prayer for the soul's journey after death. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Johann Sebastian Bach's St John Passion