Mein Odem ist schwach, BWV 222

Mein Odem ist schwach (My breath is weak), BWV 222, is a church cantata composed by Johann Ernst Bach II.

[1] The cantata is scored for soprano, alto and bass soloists, SATB choir, two violins, viola and organ.

[2] It is six movements: The motet Unser Wandel ist im Himmel, BWV Anh.

165 is derived from movements 3, 4 and 6 of the cantata Mein Odem ist schwach.

As for the cantata its authorship is attributed to Johann Ernst Bach II.