Cantata BWV 83 - English Translation [Interlinear Format]

Cantata BWV 83 Erfreute Zeit im neuen Bunde English Translation in Interlinear Format Cantata BWV 83 - Joyful time in the new covenant
Event: Solo Cantata (for Alto, Tenor, & Bass) for the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary Readings: Epistle: Malachi 3: 1-4; Gospel: Luke 2: 22-32 Text: anonymous; Psalm 22 Chorale Text: Das Nunc dimittis \| Mit Fried und Freud
Biblical quotations in green font, chorales in purple
1	Aria [Alto]
	Corno I/II, Oboe I/II, Violino solo, Violino I/II, Viola, Continuo
	Erfreute Zeit im neuen Bunde, Joyful time in the new covenant, Da unser Glaube Jesum hält. when our faith keeps hold of Jesus. Wie freudig wird zur letzten Stunde How happily at the last hour Die Ruhestatt, das Grab bestellt! will our resting-place, the grave, be prepared for us!

2	Intonation and Recitative [Bass]
	Violino I/II, Viola all' unisono, Continuo
	Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener in Friede fahren, wie du gesaget hast. Lord, now let your servant depart in peace as you have said.
	Was uns als Menschen schrecklich scheint, What seems to us so dreadful from our human point of view Ist uns ein Eingang zu dem Leben. is for us an entrance into life. Es ist der Tod Ein Ende dieser Zeit und Not, Death is an end of this time and its troubles Ein Pfand, so uns der Herr gegeben a pledge, that the Lord has given to us Zum Zeichen, dass er's herzlich meint as a sign that his intentions are kindly Und uns will nach vollbrachtem Ringen and that after the struggle has been brought to an end Zum Frieden bringen. he will bring us to his peace. Und weil der Heiland nun And since our saviour now Der Augen Trost, des Herzens Labsal ist, is the comfort of our eyes, the refreshment of our heart Was Wunder, dass ein Herz des Todes Furcht vergisst! there is no wonder that a heart forgets its fear of death! Es kann den erfreuten Ausspruch tun: The heart can joyfully proclaim:
	Denn meine Augen haben deinen Heiland gesehen, welchen du bereitet hast für allen Völkern. (Luke2 :29-31) For my eyes have seen the salvation, which you have prepared for all the nations.

3	Aria [Tenor]
	Violino solo, Violino I/II, Viola, Continuo
	Eile, Herz, voll Freudigkeit Hurry , my heart, filled with joy Vor den Gnadenstuhl zu treten to walk before the seat of grace. Du sollst deinen Trost empfangen You will welcome your consolation Und Barmherzigkeit erlangen, and be granted mercy. Ja, bei kummervoller Zeit, Yes, in sorrowful times Stark am Geiste, kräftig beten. be strong in spirit , vigorous in prayer.

4	Recitative [Alto]
	Continuo
	Ja, merkt dein Glaube noch viel Finsternis, Yes, even though your faith is aware there is still much darkness, Dein Heiland kann der Zweifel Schatten trennen; your saviour can disperse the clouds of doubt. Ja, wenn des Grabes Nacht Yes, when the grave’s night Die letzte Stunde schrecklich macht, makes the last hour frightening, So wirst du doch gewiss you will still be certain Sein helles Licht im Tode selbst erkennen. to recognise his bright light in death itself.

5	Chorale [S, A, T, B]
	Corno I e Oboe I e Violino I col Soprano, Oboe II e Violino II coll'Alto, Viola col Tenore, Continuo
	Er ist das Heil und selig Licht He is salvation and blessed light Für die Heiden, for the heathen, Zu erleuchten, die dich kennen nicht, to bring light to those who do not know you Und zu weiden. and to feed them Er ist deins Volks Israel Der Preis, Ehre, Freud und Wonne. He is the praise, honour , joy and delight of your people Israel.
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English Translation by Francis Browne (February 2006) Contributed by Francis Browne (February2006)
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