Chorale: In dich hab' ich gehoffet, Herr

In dich hab' ich gehoffet, Herr Text and Translation of Chorale
Author: Adam Reusner, 1533 Melody: S. Calvisius, 1581 Cantatas: BWV 52/6 , BWV 106/4, BWV 244/38 (St. Matthew Passion) Organ chorale: BWV 712 (Kirnberger)

Vocal Works by J.S. Bach:
Ver	Work	Mvt.	Year	Br	RE	KE	Di		BC	Type



	German Text (verses in bold print set by Bach)							English Translation
1	In dich hab' ich gehoffet, Herr, Hilf, daß ich nicht zuschanden werd' Noch ewiglich zu Spotte! Das bitt' ich dich, erhalte mich In deiner Treu', mein Gotte!							In you I have placed my hope, Lord, help, so that I may not be ruined or forever despised. I ask this of you, uphold me in your love, my God.
2	Dein gnädig Ohr neig her zu mir, Erhör mein' Bitt', tu dich herfür, Eil bald, mich zu erretten! In Angst und Weh ich lieg' und steh', Hilf mir in meinen Nöten!							Bend your gracious ear to me, hear my prayer, intervene, hurry soon to save me! In anguish and pain I lie and stand. help me in my troubles !
3	Mein Gott und Schirmer, steh mir bei, Sei mir ein' Burg, darin ich frei Und ritterlich mög' streiten Wider mein' Feind', der gar viel seind An mich auf beiden Seiten.							My God and protector, stand by me. be a stronghold for me, so that I freely and nobly may strive against my enemies, who in great numbers surround me on both sides.
4	Du bist mein' Stärk', mein Fels, mein Hort, Mein Schild, mein' Kraft (sagt mir dein Wort), Mein' Hilf', mein Heil, mein Leben, Mein starker Gott in aller Not; Wer mag mir widerstreben?							You are my strength, my rock, my bulwark, my shield, my might( say your Word to me) my help, my salvation, my life, my mighty God in every trouble; who can oppose me ?
5	Mir hat die Welt trüglich gericht't Mit Lügen und mit falschem G'dicht Viel' Netz' und heimlich' Stricke; Herr, nimm mein wahr in dieser G'fahr, B'hüt' mich vor falscher Tücke!							The world has judged me deceitfully, with lies and false words, with many snares and secret ropes. Lord, pluck me from these dangers, protect me from lying malice!
6	Herr, meinen Geist befehl' ich dir; Mein Gott, mein Gott, weich nicht von mir, Nimm mich in deine Hände! Du wahrer Gott, aus aller Not Hilf mir am letzten Ende!							Lord, I entrust my spirit to you, my God, my God, do not abandon me, take me in your hands, you true God, in all troubles help me at my final end.
7	Glori, Lob, Ehr' und Herrlichkeit Sei Gott Vater und Sohn bereit, Dem Heil'gen Geist mit Namen. Die göttlich' Kraft mach' uns sieghaft Durch Jesum Christum! Amen.							Glory, praise, honour and majesty be given to you God the Father and the Son, to the Holy Spirit by name. Divine strength makes us victorious through Jesus Christ! Amen
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English Translation by Francis Browne (January 2005) Contributed by Francis Browne (January 2005)
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