Like all music, the figured bass should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the recreation of the soul; where this is not kept in min… - Johann Sebastian Bach

The final aim and reason of all music is nothing other than the glorification of God and the refreshment of the spirit.

The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.

All music should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the soul's refreshment; where this is not remembered there is no real music but only a devilish hubbub.

Jesus bleibet meine Freude,
Meines Herzens Trost und Saft,
Jesus wehret allem Leide,
Er ist meines Lebens Kraft,
Meiner Augen Lust und Sonne,
Meiner Seele Schatz und Wonne;
Darum laß ich Jesum nicht
Aus dem Herzen und Gesicht.

Theirs is beauty's fairest pleasure;
Theirs is wisdom's holiest treasure.
Thou dost ever lead Thine own
In the love of joys unknown.

I was obliged to be industrious; whoever is
equally industrious will succeed equally well.