An intimate conversation between the believer (alto) and the congregation (choir). Jesus' outstretched arms on the cross are seen here not as torture, but as an inviting gesture of love. The atmosphere is warm and protective.
The Crucifixion
Sehet, Jesus hat die Hand
Aria
•Alto, Chorus
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Alto
See, Jesus has his hand,
Stretched out to grasp us,
Come!
Chorus
Whither?
Alto
In Jesus' arms.
Seek redemption, accept mercy,
Seek!
Chorus
Where?
Alto
In Jesus' arms.
Live, die, rest here,
Ye forsaken chicks,
Stay!
Chorus
Where?
Alto
In Jesus' arms.
German
English
Alt
Sehet, Jesus hat die Hand,
Uns zu fassen, ausgespannt,
Kommt!
Alto
See, Jesus has his hand,
Stretched out to grasp us,
Come!
Chor
Wohin?
Chorus
Whither?
Alt
In Jesu Armen.
Sucht Erlösung, nehmt Erbarmen,
Suchet!
Alto
In Jesus' arms.
Seek redemption, accept mercy,
Seek!
Chor
Wo?
Chorus
Where?
Alt
In Jesu Armen.
Lebet, sterbet, ruhet hier,
Ihr verlassnen Küchlein ihr,
Bleibet!
Alto
In Jesus' arms.
Live, die, rest here,
Ye forsaken chicks,
Stay!
Chor
Wo?
Chorus
Where?
Alt
In Jesu Armen.
Alto
In Jesus' arms.
Modern adaptation
Look, Jesus spreads his arms (on the cross) to embrace us. Come! (Where?) Into Jesus' arms. Seek redemption! (Where?) With Jesus. Stay here safely. (Where?) In Jesus' arms.