Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
F major |
Meter |
4/4 |
Length |
56 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Gewaltige stößt Gott vom Stuhl |
The mighty God casts from their thrones, |
Hinunter in den Schwefelpfuhl; |
down into the sulphurous pit; |
Die Niedern pflegt Gott zu erhöhen, |
the humble God means to exalt, |
Daß sie wie Stern am Himmel stehen. |
so that they are as the stars in heaven. |
Die Reichen läßt Gott bloß und leer, |
The rich God leaves bare and empty, |
Die Hungrigen füllt er mit Gaben, |
the hungry He fills with gifts, |
Daß sie auf seinem Gnadenmeer |
so that, from the sea of His grace |
Stets Reichtum und die Fülle haben. |
they might always have their full of riches. |
translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
Major continuo part
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