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Jun 18

Selig sind, die da Leid tragen [Blessed are they that mourn], from Ein deutsches Requiem [A German Requiem] (Matthew 5:4; Psalm 126:5-6) – Johannes Brahms

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Matthew 5:4; Psalm 126:5-6 [German]

4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

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Selig sind, die da Leid tragen (1865) from Ein deutsches Requiem, nach Worten der heiligen Schrift [A German Requiem, To Words of the Holy Scriptures] Op. 45, by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)


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For soprano voice solo, baritone voice solo, SATB choir and piano accompaniment. Op. 45 (Text Language: German). 96 pages. Duration circa 70 minutes. Published by Edition Peters

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