From Der Himmel lacht! Die Erde jubiliert, BWV 31, Weimar version
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
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Key |
C major |
Meter |
4/4 |
Tempo |
Allegro |
Length |
71 measures |
German text |
English translation |
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Der Himmel lacht! die Erde jubilieret |
Heaven laughs! Earth exults |
Und was sie trägt in ihrem Schoß; |
and all she bears in her lap; |
Der Schöpfer lebt! der Höchste triumphieret |
the Creator lives! The Highest triumphs |
Und ist von Todesbanden los. |
and is freed from the bonds of death. |
Der sich das Grab zur Ruh erlesen, |
He who has selected the grave for rest, |
Der Heiligste kann nicht verwesen. |
the Holy One, can not be corrupted. |
translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
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