From Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, BWV 129
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
D major |
Meter |
4/4 |
Structure |
none |
Length |
90 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Gelobet sei der Herr, |
Praised be the Lord, |
Mein Gott, mein Licht, mein Leben, |
my God, my light, my life, |
Mein Schöpfer, der mir hat |
my Creator, who has |
Mein Leib und Seel gegeben, |
given me my body and soul; |
Mein Vater, der mich schützt |
my Father, who has protected me |
Von Mutterleibe an, |
from my mother’s womb, |
Der alle Augenblick |
who at every moment |
Viel Guts an mir getan. |
does much good for me. |