Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
---|---|
Key |
b minor |
Meter |
4/4 |
Length |
39 measures |
German text |
English translation |
---|---|
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. |
translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
We’re hand-cataloguing vocal music – using scholarly sources – so you can browse by instrumentation and text. If you find the site useful, please make a small donation!