From Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein, BWV 2
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
g minor |
Meter |
4/4 |
Structure |
Da capo |
Length |
64 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Durchs Feuer wird das Silber rein, |
Through fire, silver is purified, |
Durchs Kreuz das Wort bewährt erfunden. |
through the cross the Word is verified. |
Drum soll ein Christ zu allen Stunden |
Therefore a Christian must continually |
Im Kreuz und Not geduldig sein. |
bear his cross and suffering with patience. |