From Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt, BWV 112, Versus 4
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
D major |
Meter |
2/2 |
Length |
125 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Du bereitest für mir einen Tisch |
You prepare a table for me |
Vor mein Feinden allenthalben, |
before my thronging enemies, |
Machst mein Herze unverzagt und frisch, |
You make my heart optimistic and fresh, |
Mein Haupt tust du mir salben |
You annoint my head |
Mit deinem Geist, der Freuden Öl, |
with Your Spirit, the oil of joy, |
Und schenkest voll ein meiner Seel |
and You present to my soul |
Deiner geistlichen Freuden. |
the fullness of Your spiritual happiness. |
translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
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