ruf zu dir BWV 639, Milkica Radovanovic

’Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ’ (BWV 639) by J.S. Bach. Performance by Milkica Radovanovic in the Bodø Cathedral, Norway “Ich ruf zu dir“ is chorale prelude by Bach, often described as “a supplication in time of despair“, composed on Johannes Agricola’s Hymn “Ich ruf’ zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ” (English Translation by Francis Browne) I call to you, Lord Jesus Christ, I pray, hear my lamentation, bestow your grace on me at this time, do not let me despair; I think that I have the right faith, Lord, which you wanted to give me, to live for you, to be useful to my neighbour, to keep your word properly.