Maundy Thursday. From Passion to Compassion

'Erbarme dich, mein Gott' from 'St Matthew Passion' (BWV 244) by J.S. Bach. Performed by the Netherlands Bach Society conducted by Jos van Veldhoven. Soloists: Tim Mead (Alto), Shunske Sato (violin).

39. Arie (Alt I)
Erbarme dich, mein Gott, 
um meiner Zähren willen! 
Schaue hier, 
Herz und Auge weint vor dir bitterlich.

39. Aria
Have mercy, Lord, on me,
Regard my bitter weeping,
Look at me, heart and eyes
Both weep to Thee bitterly.