Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
D major |
Meter |
2/4 |
Structure |
Da capo |
Length |
120 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Großer Herr, o starker König, |
Great Lord, o powerful King, |
Liebster Heiland, o wie wenig |
dearest Savior, o how little |
Achtest du der Erden Pracht! |
you care about the glories of the earth! |
Der die ganze Welt erhält, |
He who sustains the entire world, |
Ihre Pracht und Zier erschaffen, |
who created its magnificence and beauty, |
Muß in harten Krippen schlafen. |
must sleep in a harsh manger. |
translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
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