From Bereitet die Wege, bereitet die Bahn, BWV 132
Composer | Johann Sebastian Bach |
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Key | b minor |
Meter | 4/4 |
Length | 39 measures |
German text | English translation |
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Christi Glieder, ach bedenket, | Christ’s members, ah, consider, |
Was der Heiland euch geschenket | what the Savior has bestowed on you |
Durch der Taufe reines Bad! | through the pure bath of baptism! |
Bei der Blut—und Wasserquelle | Through the spring of blood and water |
Werden eure Kleider helle, | your garments will become bright, |
Die befleckt von Missetat. | which are stained from sin. |
Christus gab zum neuen Kleide | Christ gave as new garments |
Roten purpur, weiße Seide, | crimson robes, white silk, |
Diese sind der Christen Staat. | these are the trappings of the Christian. |