Cantata BWV 69a - English Translation [interlinear format]

Event: Cantata for the 12^th Sunday after Trinity Readings: Epistle: 2 Corinthians 3: 4-11; Gospel: Mark 7: 31-37 Text: Psalm 103: 2 (Mvt. 1); Samuel Rodigast (Mvt. 6); Anon (Mvts. 2-5) [based on text from Johann Oswald (?) Knauer cantata cycle] Chorale Text: Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan
1	Chorus [S, A, T, B]
	Tromba I-III, Timpani, Oboe I-III, Fagotto, Violino I/II, Viola, Continuo
	Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele, Praise the Lord, my soul, und vergiß nicht, and do not forget was er dir Gutes getan hat! what good he has done for you!

2	Recitative [Soprano]
	Fagotto, Continuo
	Ach, daß ich tausend Zungen hätte! Ah, if only I had a thousand tongues! Ach wäre doch mein Mund Ah, if only my mouth Von eitlen Worten leer! were empty of vain words! Ach, daß ich gar nichts redte, Ah, if only I might say nothing Als was zu Gottes Lob gerichtet wär! except what would be directed to God's praise! So machte ich des Höchsten Güte kund; In this way I should make known the kindness of the Highest; Denn er hat lebenslang so viel an mir getan, for throughout my life he has done so much for me Daß ich in Ewigkeit ihm nicht verdanken kann. that in eternity I could not thank him fully.

3	Aria [Tenor]
	Flauto, Oboe da caccia, Fagotto, Continuo
	Meine Seele, My soul, Auf, erzähle, arise, tell Was dir Gott erwiesen hat! what God has shown to you! Rühmet seine Wundertat, Praise his marvellous work Laßt ein gottgefällig Singen Let a song that is pleasing to God Durch die frohen Lippen dringen! break forth from your joyful lips!

4	Recitative [Alto]
	Fagotto, Continuo
	Gedenk ich nur zurück, When I only think back to Was du, mein Gott, von zarter Jugend an what you, my God, from my tender youth Bis diesen Augenblick until this moment An mir getan, have done for me, So kann ich deine Wunder, Herr, then I can count your wonderful deeds, Lord, So wenig als die Sterne zählen. as little as I could count the stars. Vor deine Huld, die du an meiner Seelen For your favour, which to my soul you Noch alle Stunden tust, show at all times, Indem du nie von deiner Liebe ruhst, while you never rest from showing your love for me, Vermag ich nicht vollkommnen Dank zu weihn. I could never thank you fully. Mein Mund ist schwach, die Zunge stumm My mouth is weak, my tongue speechless Zu deinem Preis und Ruhm. for your praise and glory. Ach! sei mir nah Ah, be near me Und sprich dein kräftig Hephata, and speak your mighty Ephata, So wird mein Mund voll Dankens sein. then my mouth will be full of thanks.

5	Aria [Bass]
	Oboe d'amore, Violino I/II, Viola, Fagotto, Continuo
	Mein Erlöser und Erhalter, My redeeemer and support, Nimm mich stets in Hut und Wacht! keep me always in your care and protection! Steh mir bei in Kreuz und Leiden, Stand by me in cross and suffering, Alsdenn singt mein Mund mit Freuden: then my mouth sings with joy: Gott hat alles wohlgemacht! God has made everything well!

6	Chorale [S, A, T, B]
	Tromba I e Oboe I/II e Violino I col Soprano, Violino II coll'Alto, Viola col Tenore, Fagotto, Continuo
	Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, What God does is well done, Darbei will ich verbleiben. with that thought I want to remain in agreement. Es mag mich auf die rauhe Bahn I may be driven on the rough road Not, Tod und Elend treiben: by need, death and misery: So wird Gott mich then will God Ganz väterlich just like a father In seinen Armen halten. hold me in his arms. Drum laß ich ihn nur walten. Therefore I yield power to him only.
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English Translation by Francis Browne (July 2002) Contributed by Francis Browne (July 2002)

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