From Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV 180
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
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Key |
F major |
Meter |
12/8 |
Structure |
none |
Length |
117 measures |
German text |
English translation |
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Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, |
Adorn yourself, O dear soul, |
Laß die dunkle Sündenhöhle, |
leave the dark pit of sin, |
Komm ans helle Licht gegangen, |
come into the bright light, |
Fange herrlich an zu prangen; |
begin to shine gloriously; |
Denn der Herr voll Heil und Gnaden |
for the Lord, full of salvation and grace, |
Läßt dich itzt zu Gaste laden. |
now has invited you as guest. |
Der den Himmel kann verwalten, |
He who can rule over heaven |
Will selbst Herberg in dir halten. |
would find his dwelling within you. |
(“Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele,” verse 1) |