From Herr Gott, Beherrscher aller Dinge, BWV 120a, Part II: Post copulationem
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
A major |
Meter |
6/8 |
Structure |
Da Capo |
Length |
80 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Herr, fange an und sprich den Segen |
Lord, begin now and pronounce a blessing |
Auf dieses deines Dieners Haus. |
upon this Your servant’s house. |
Laß sie in deiner Furcht bekleiben, |
Let them cling to Your fear, |
So werden sie in Segen bleiben; |
that they may remain in blessing; |
Erheb auf sie dein Angesichte, |
lift Your countenance upon them, |
So geht’s gewiss in Segen aus. |
then it will surely come to blessing. |
translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
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