From Die Freude reget sich, BWV 36b
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
G major → A major |
Meter |
4/4 |
Length |
17 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Die Freunde sind vergnügt, |
His friends are pleased |
Den Fest- und Gnadentag zu schauen; |
To behold this day of celebration and honor; |
Sie können ihren Wunsch auf sichre Gründe bauen, |
They can place their good wishes on firm ground, |
Auf dessen Huld, der alles weislich fügt, |
Upon this grace, which guides everything wisely, |
Der manche Proben schon gewiesen, |
As many trials have already demonstrated, |
Dass dieser fromme Mann ihn tausendmal gepriesen. |
That this pious man has earned it a thousand times. |
Allein! |
However! |
Wie? Dürfen wir auch froh bei seinem Glücke sein? |
What? May we also rejoice with his happiness? |
Verschmähe nicht, du gütiger Rivin, |
Do not scoff, good Rivinus, |
Dass wir uns auch bemühn |
That we also are stir ourselves, |
Und lassen itzt, dich zu verehren, |
And let us now, to honor you, |
Auch unsre Lieder hören. |
Let our songs be heard. |
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