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Cantata BWV 148
Bringet dem Herrn Ehre seines Namens
English Translation in Interlinear Format
Cantata BWV 148 - Bring to the Lord the glory of his name

Event: Cantata for the 17th Sunday after Trinity
Readings: Ephesians 4: 1-6; Gospel: Luke 14: 1-11
Text: Psalm 29: 2 (Mvt. 1); Anon or Johann Heermann (Mvt. 6); after Christian Friedrich Henrici (Picander) (Mvts. 2-5)
Choral Text: Wo soll ich fliehen hin or Auf meinen lieben Gott

Biblical quotations in green font, chorales in purple

1

Chorus [S, A, T, B]

Tromba, Violino I/II, Viola, Continuo

Bringet dem Herrn Ehre seines Namens,
Bring to the Lord the glory of his name,
betet an den Herrn im heiligen Schmuck. (Psalm 29:2, 96 :8)
pray to the Lord in holy splendour.

2

Aria [Tenor]

Violino solo, Continuo

Ich eile, die Lehren
I hurry to hear
Des Lebens zu hören
the teaching of life
Und suche mit Freuden das heilige Haus.
and seek with joy the holy house.
Wie rufen so schöne
What a beautiful proclamation
Das frohe Getöne
in joyful sounds
Zum Lobe des Höchsten die Seligen aus!
the blessed make in praise of the Almighty!

3

Recitative [Alto]

Violino I/II, Viola, Continuo

So wie der Hirsch nach frischem Wasser schreit,
As a hart cries for fresh water,
So schrei ich, Gott, zu dir.
so do I cry , God, to you.
Denn alle meine Ruh
For all my peace
Ist niemand außer du.
is in no one but you.
Wie heilig und wie teuer
How holy and how precious
Ist, Höchster, deine Sabbatsfeier!
is, Almighty, your sabbath festival!
Da preis ich deine Macht
There I praise your power
In der Gemeine der Gerechten.
in the company of the righteous.
O! wenn die Kinder dieser Nacht
Oh! if only the children of this night
Die Lieblichkeit bedächten,
would think about the loveliness
Denn Gott wohnt selbst in mir.
for God himself dwells in me.

4

Aria [Alto]

Oboe d'amore I-III, Continuo

Mund und Herze steht dir offen,
My mouth and heart stand open to you,
Höchster, senke dich hinein!
Almighty, come down to me!
Ich in dich, und du in mich;
I in you and you in me;
Glaube, Liebe, Dulden,Hoffen
faith, love, endurance, hope
Soll mein Ruhebette sein
.
will be the bed where I rest.

5

Recitative [Tenor]

Continuo

Bleib auch, mein Gott, in mir
Remain also, my God, in me
Und gib mir deinen Geist,
and give mr your Spirit
Der mich nach deinem Wort regiere,
to rule me according to your Word
Dass ich so einen Wandel führe,
so that I may lead a way of life
Der dir gefällig heißt,
that is pleasing to you
Damit ich nach der Zeit
and thus after my lifetime
In deiner Herrlichkeit,
in your glory
Mein lieber Gott, mit dir
my dear God, with you
Den großen Sabbat möge halten
.
I may keep the great Sabbath.

6

Chorale [S, A, T, B]

Continuo

Amen zu aller Stund
Amen at all hours
Sprech ich aus Herzensgrund;
I say from the depths of my heart;
Du wollest uns tun leiten,
may it be your will to guide us
Herr Christ, zu allen Zeiten,
Lord Christ, at all times,
Auf dass wir deinen Namen
Ewiglich preisen. Amen.
so that we may praise your name for ever. Amen.

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This Translation in Parallel Format

English Translation by Francis Browne (October 2005)
Contributed by Francis Browne (October 2005)

Cantata BWV 148: Bringet dem Herrn Ehre seines Namens for 17th Sunday after Trinity (1723 or 1725?)
Discography: Details & Complete Recordings | Recordings of Individual Movements
Discussions: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

BWV 148 Text: German-1 | German-6 | German-7 | NBA Text
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Chorale Text: Wo soll ich fliehen hin or Auf meinen lieben Gott [BWV 148/6]

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