From Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248, VI. Herr, wenn die stolzen Feinde schnauben
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
D major |
Meter |
4/4 |
Structure |
none |
Length |
68 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Nun seid ihr wohl gerochen |
Now you are well avenged |
An eurer Feinde Schar, |
upon the horde of your enemies, |
Denn Christus hat zerbrochen, |
since Christ has pulverized |
Was euch zuwider war. |
what was contrary to you. |
Tod, Teufel, Sünd und Hölle |
Death, devil, sin and hell |
Sind ganz und gar geschwächt; |
are weakened once and for all; |
Bei Gott hat seine Stelle |
the place of the human race |
Das menschliche Geschlecht. |
is next to God. |
(“Ihr Christen auserkoren,” verse 4) |