Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
a minor |
Meter |
4/4 |
Length |
16 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
All solch dein Güt wir preisen, |
We praise all these Your goodnesses, |
Vater ins Himmels Thron, |
Father on the throne of heaven, |
Die du uns tust beweisen |
that You reveal Yourself to us |
Durch Christum, deinen Sohn, |
through Christ, Your son, |
Und bitten ferner dich: |
and we ask further of You: |
Gib uns ein friedsam Jahre, |
give us a peaceful year, |
Für allem Leid bewahre |
protect us from all sorrow |
Und nähr uns mildiglich. |
and nourish us gently. |
(“Helft mir Gotts Güte preisen,” verse 6) |
translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
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