From Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 121
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
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Key |
b minor |
Meter |
3/4 |
Structure |
Da capo |
Length |
81 measures |
German text |
English translation |
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O du von Gott erhöhte Kreatur, |
Oh you creature elevated by God, |
Begreife nicht, nein, nein, bewundre nur: |
Do not [try to] comprehend; no, no, just marvel: |
Gott will durch Fleisch des Fleisches Heil erwerben. |
God will purchase the salvation of [sinners’] flesh by [sacrificing Christ’s] flesh— |
Wie gross ist doch der Schöpfer aller Dinge, |
How great indeed is [God] the creator of all things, |
Und wie bist du verachtet und geringe, |
And how despised and lowly are you!— |
Um dich dadurch zu retten vom Verderben. |
So as thereby to rescue you from [eternal] ruin. |
transl. Daniel R. Melamed and Michael Marissen |