From Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 116
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
A major |
Meter |
2/2 |
Structure |
none |
Length |
100 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ, |
O Prince of peace, Lord Jesus Christ, |
Wahr’ Mensch und wahrer Gott, |
true human and true God, |
Ein starker Nothelfer du bist |
you are a strong helper in need |
Im Leben und im Tod. |
in life and in death. |
Drum wir allein |
Therefore only |
Im Namen dein |
in your name |
Zu deinem Vater schreien. |
do we cry to your Father. |
(“Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ,” verse 1) |