Albert Schweitzer pointed out (in https://www.amazon.com/dp/0486216314 ) that in many cases it's hard to understand Bach's music without understanding the lyrics. The mood of the music will change from cheerful to somber (or whatever) seemingly randomly, but if you understand the lyrics, it's not random.
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