From Es ist dir gesagt, Mensch, was gut ist, BWV 45, Part I
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
c sharp minor |
Meter |
3/8 |
Length |
166 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Weiß ich Gottes Rechte, |
If I know God’s commandments, |
Was ist’s, das mir helfen kann, |
what can help me |
Wenn er mir als seinem Knechte |
if He pursues sharp judgment |
Fordert scharfe Rechnung an. |
against me, His servant? |
Seele, denke dich zu retten, |
Soul, consider how to save yourself, |
Auf Gehorsam folget Lohn; |
reward follows upon obedience; |
Qual und Hohn |
misery and shame |
Drohet deinem Übertreten! |
threatens your trespass! |
translation © Pamela Dellal, courtesy Emmanuel Music Inc. |
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