Chorale: Du Friedefurst, Herr Jesu Christ - Text & English Translation

Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ Text and Translation of Chorale
EKG: 391 Author: Jakob Ebert (1601) Chorale Melody: Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ \| Composer: Anon (previously thought to be Ludwig Helmbold)
Ver		Work	Mvt.	Year	Br	RE	KE	Di		BC
1		BWV 67	Mvt. 7	1724	42	68	42	4		A62:7
1		BWV 116	Mvt. 1	1724	-	-	-	-		A164:1
2~		BWV 116	Mvt. 2	1724	-	-	-	-		A164:2
3~		BWV 116	Mvt. 3	1724	-	-	-	-		A164:3
4~		BWV 116	Mvt. 4	1724	-	-	-	-		A164:4
5&6~		BWV 116	Mvt. 5	1724	-	-	-	-		A164:5
7		BWV 116	Mvt. 6	1724	-	69	-	-		A164:6
1		BWV 143	Mvt. 2	1708-14	-	-	-	-		T99:2
3		BWV 143	Mvt. 7	1708-14	-	-	-	-		T99:7
BWV 116 is a chorale cantata belonging to Bach's second Leipzig Jahrgang (annual series) 1724/25. The text is based on a hymn of Jakob Ebert), which was published in 1601 by Bartholomäus Gesius). As usual in the chorale cantatas the anonymous librettist has kept the original first and last strophes of the hymn and refashioned the intervening strophes as recitatives and arias. The first verse is also used for the concluding chorale of BWV 67.

	German Text (verses in bold print set by Bach)								English Translation
1	Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ wahr Mensch und wahrer Gott, ein starker Nothelfer du bist im Leben und im Tod. Drum wir allein im Namen dein zu deinem Vater schreien!								You prince of peace, Lord Jesus Christ, true man and true God, you are a strong helper in distress, in life and death. Therefore we only in your name cry to your Father!
2	Recht große Not uns stößet an von Krieg und Ungemach, daraus uns niemand helfen kann denn du; drum führ die Sach. Dein’ Vater bitt, daß er ja nicht im Zorn mit uns woll fahren!								Really great distress presses on us because of war and hardship, in this situation no one can help us but you; therefore guide our affairs. Ask your Father that he may not wish to deal with us in anger!
3	Gedenk, Herr, jetzund an dein Amt, daß du ein Friedefürst bist, und hülf uns gnädig allesamt jetztund zu dieser Frist. Laß uns hinfort dein göttlich Wort im Fried noch länger schallen!								Be mindful, Lord, now of your office, that you are a prince of peace, and graciously help us in all ways now at this time. Grant that henceforth your divine word may resound still longer in peace!
4	Verdienet haben wir alles wohl und leidens mit Geduld; doch deine Gnad größer sein soll denn unsre Sünd und Schuld. Darum vergib nach deiner Lieb, die du fest zu uns trägest!								We have well deserved everything and suffer it with patience; but your mercy should be greater than our sin and guilt. Therefore forgive according to your love which you bear steadily for us.
5	Es ist groß Elend und Gefahr, wo Pestilenz regiert; aber viel größer ist fürwahr, wo Krieg geführet wird. Da wird veracht’ und nicht betracht’ was recht und löblich wäre.								There is great misery and danger where pestilence rules; but it is truly far worse where war is waged. There is scorn and no consideration for what was right and commendable.
6	Da fragt man nicht nach Ehrbarkeit, nach Zucht und nach Gericht. Dein Wort liegt auch zu solcher Zeit und geht im Schwange nicht. Drum hilf uns, Herr, treib von uns fern Krieg und all schädlich Wesen.								There is no concern for decency, for propriety and for justice. Your word also at such a time lies neglected and is not in fashion. Therefore help us , Lord, drive far from us war and all that is harmful
7	Erleucht auch unser Sinn und Herz durch den Geist deiner Gnad, daß wir nicht treiben draus ein Scherz, der unsrer Seelen schad. O Jesu Christ, allein du bist, der solchs wohl kann ausrichten.								Enlighten also our hearts and minds through the spirit of your mercy so that we may not act frivolously to the harm of our souls. O Jesus Christ you alone can well accomplish this.
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English Translation by Francis Browne (April 2003) Contributed by Francis Browne (April 2003)
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