From Wer sich selbst erhöhet, der soll erniedriget werden, BWV 47, Later
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
d minor |
Meter |
3/8 |
Structure |
Da capo |
Length |
163 measures |
German text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Wer ein wahrer Christ will heissen, |
Whoever wishes to be called a true Christian |
Muss der Demut sich befleissen; |
Must strive for humility; |
Demut stammt aus Jesu Reich. |
Humility comes from Jesus’ kingdom. |
Hoffart ist dem Teufel gleich; |
Haughtiness is exactly like the devil; |
Gott pflegt alle die zu hassen, |
God is wont to hate all those |
So den Stolz nicht fahrenlassen. |
Who do not abandon pride. |
transl. Michael Marissen and Daniel R. Melamed |
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