From Nun danket alle Gott, BWV 192, [Versus 2]
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
D major |
Meter |
2/4 |
Length |
112 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Der ewig reiche Gott |
The ever bounteous God |
Woll uns bei unserm Leben |
wishes to give us in our lifetime |
Ein immer fröhlich Herz |
an ever joyful heart |
Und edlen Frieden geben |
and noble peace, |
Und uns in seiner Gnad |
and to sustain us in His grace |
Erhalten fort und fort |
from now on, |
Und uns aus aller Not |
and to save us from all suffering |
Erlösen hier und dort. |
here and elsewhere. |
translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
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