Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 731

Could there be any more fervent prayer than this one in the endless coloratura?!?

Yet always, humble, gentle, and open to the Word of God.

And what more perfect translation of the text of Tobias Clausnitzer (1619-1684) than that by Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878) is there?

Blessed Jesus, at your word
We are gathered all to hear you.
Let our hearts and souls be stirred
Now to seek and love and fear you.
By your gospel pure and holy,
Teach us, Lord, to love you solely.

All our knowledge, sense, and sight
Lie in deepest darkness shrouded,
Till your Spirit breaks our night
With your beams of truth unclouded.
You alone to God can win us;
You must work all good within us.

Glorious Lord, yourself impart;
Light of Light, from God proceeding,
Open lips and ears and heart;
Help us by your Spirit's leading.
Hear the cry your church now raises;
Lord, accept our prayers and praises.

The score is attached below.

Peace to All.