From Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Part II
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
g minor → E flat major |
Meter |
4/4 |
Structure |
none |
Length |
7 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Pilatus sprach zu ihnen: |
Pilate said to them: |
Pilatus |
Pilate |
Da habt ihr die Hüter; gehet hin und verwahrets, wie ihrs wisset! |
You have guards there; go and guard it as you see fit! |
Evangelist |
Evangelist |
Sie gingen hin und verwahreten das Grab mit Hütern und versiegelten den Stein. |
They went forth and protected the tomb with guards and put a seal on the stone. |