Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
C major |
Meter |
6/8 |
Length |
66 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Gott hat uns im heurigen Jahre gesegnet, |
God has blessed us in the current years, |
Daß Wohltun und Wohlsein einander begegnet. |
so that prosperity and health meet each other. |
Wir loben ihn herzlich und bitten darneben, |
We praise Him heartily and pray therefore, |
Er woll auch ein glückliches neues Jahr geben. |
that He will give us also a happy new year. |
Wir hoffens von seiner beharrlichen Güte |
We hope for his anticipated goodness |
Und preisens im voraus mit dankbarm Gemüte. |
and praise it in advance with thankful consciences. |
translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
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