Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Tenor Jaeil Kim sings 'Mein Jesus schweigt' from JS Bach's St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 [1727]. Kim performs with the Academy of Ancient Music, directed by Peter Robinson, London, 2019.

'Mein Jesus schweigt
Zu falschen Lügen stille,
Um uns damit zu zeigen,
Daß sein erbarmensvoller Wille
vor uns zum Leiden sei geneigt,
Und daß wir in dergleichen Pein
Ihm sollen ähnlich sein
Und in Verfolgung stille schweigen.

Geduld, Geduld!
Wenn mich falsche Zungen stechen.
Leid ich wider meine Schuld
Schimpf und Spott,
Ei, so mag der liebe Gott
Meines Herzens Unschuld rächen.'
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'My Jesus is silent
at false lies,
in order to show us
that his merciful will
is bent on suffering for us,
and that we, in the same trouble,
should be like him
and keep silent under persecution.

Patience, patience!
When false tongues pierce.
Although I suffer, contrary to my due,
shame and scorn,
indeed, dear God shall
revenge the innocence of my heart.'
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Filming: Patrick Allen, Opera Omnia Productions
Audio: Dave Rowell, FILO Classical
assisted by Katie Earl and George Collins

with thanks to the Academy of Ancient Music Strategic Recording Fund and The Nicholas John Trust for making this film possible.
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