From Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147, Part II: Nach der Predigt
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
C major |
Meter |
4/4 |
Length |
58 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Ich will von Jesu Wundern singen |
I want to sing of Jesus’ wonders, |
Und ihm der Lippen Opfer bringen, |
And bring him the offering of [praise from] the lips; |
Er wird nach seiner Liebe Bund |
In accordance with the covenant of his love, he will powerfully conquer |
Das schwache Fleisch, den irdischen Mund |
Weak flesh, the earthly mouth |
Durch heilges Feuer kräftig zwingen. |
By [baptism of] holy fire. |
transl. Michael Marissen and Daniel R. Melamed |
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