From Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248, III. Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
A major |
Meter |
3/8 |
Structure |
Da capo |
Length |
166 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Herr, dein Mittleid, dein Erbarmen |
Lord, your compassion, your mercy |
Tröstet uns und macht uns frei. |
comforts us and makes us free. |
Deine holde Gunst und Liebe, |
Your gracious favor and love, |
Deine wundersamen Triebe |
Your miraculous doings |
Machen deine Vatertreu |
make Your fatherly devotion |
Wieder neu. |
renewed again. |