This, though at little value Thou dost set it,

Yet Thou, O gracious Lord, wilt not forget it;

E’en this Thou wilt accept with grace and favour,

My blessed Saviour.

And when, O Christ, before Thy Throne so glorious,

Upon my head is placed the crown victorious,

Thy praise I will, while heaven’s full choir is ringing,

Be ever singing.

[Lied für den Charfreitag. II.]

Die Worte, die Ich rede,

Die sind Geist und sind Leben.