So du willst, Herr, Sünde zurechnen,
Herr, wer wird bestehen?
   Erbarm dich mein in solcher Last,
   nimm sie aus meinem Herzen,
   die weil du sie gebüßet hast
   am Holz mit Todesschmerzen,
Denn bei dir ist die Vergebung, daß man dich fürchte.
   auf daß ich nicht mit großem Weh
   in meinen Sünden untergeh,
   noch ewiglich verzage.

If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,
O Lord, who could stand?
   Have mercy on me with such a burden;
   take it out of my heart,
   for You have atoned for it
   on the wood with the pains of death
But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared.
   so that, for great woe,
   I might not perish in my sins
   nor despair eternally. 

Psalm 130: 3-4 and “Lord Jesus Christ, the Highest Good” – St.  2


Cantata 131 - 2. Arioso: So du willst

The Peoria Bach Festival celebrates the music, life, and faith of one of history's greatest composers, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). It has been held annually during the first full week of June since 2003. Organized and hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church, Peoria, Illinois, it is a collaborative effort featuring musicians from all around Central Illinois and the surrounding regions. Not only does it showcase Peoria's own musicians, but it also seeks to encourage and disciple a new generation of musicians while at the same time attracting national and international talent. Trinity's attractive Gothic architecture and reverberant acoustics combined with its historical and religious roots provide a perfect setting for this celebration of Bach's music and faith.