From O heilges Geist- und Wasserbad, BWV 165
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
G major |
Meter |
4/4 |
Structure |
none |
Length |
57 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
O heilges Geist—und Wasserbad, |
O bath of Holy Spirit and of water, |
Das Gottes Reich uns einverleibet |
that incorporates us in God’s kingdom |
Und uns ins Buch des Lebens schreibet! |
and inscribes us in the book of life! |
O Flut, die alle Missetat |
O stream, which drowns all misdeeds |
Durch ihre Wunderkraft ertränket |
through its miraculous power |
Und uns das neue Leben schenket! |
and grants us the new life! |
O heilges Geist—und Wasserbad! |
O bath of Holy Spirit and of water! |