Tröstet, tröstet meine Lieben
Text and Translation of Chorale

Author: Johann Olearius (1671)
Chorale Melody: Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele | Composer: Anon (circa 1510) / Louis Bourgeois (1551)

Vocal Works by J.S. Bach:

Ver

Work

Mvt.

Year

Br

RE

KE

Di

BC

Type

3

BWV 30

Mvt. 6

1738

76

103

76

-

A178:6

Chorale [S, A, T, B]

German Text (verses in bold print set by Bach)

English Translation

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To be added

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Eine Stimme läßt sich hören
In der Wüste weit und breit,
Alle Menschen zu bekehren:
Macht dem Herrn den Weg bereit,
Machet Gott ein ebne Bahn,
Alle Welt soll heben an,
Alle Täler zu erhöhen,
Daß die Berge niedrig stehen.

A voice is heard
far and wide in the desert
to convert all mankind:
prepare the way for the Lord,
make a level path for God,
all the world should be lifted up,
all the valleys should be raised
so that the mountains may be brought low.

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

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Chorales BWV 250-438
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