Chorale: Nun lasst uns Gott dem Herren

Nun laßt uns Gott dem Herren Text and Translation of Chorale
EKG: 227 Author: Ludwig Helmbold (1575) Chorale Melody: Nun laßt uns Gott dem Herren \| Composer: Nikolaus Selnecker (1587)

Vocal Works by J.S. Bach:
Ver	Work	Mvt.	Year	Br	RE	KE	Di		BC	Type
8	BWV 79	Mvt. 6	1725	-	267	-	-		A184:6	Chorale [S, A, T, B]
5	BWV 165	Mvt. 6	1715	-	266	-	-		A71:6	Chorale [S, A, T, B]

	German Text (verses in bold print set by Bach)							English Translation
1	Nun laßt uns Gott, dem Herren, Danksagen und ihn ehren Von wegen seiner Gaben, Die wir empfangen haben.							Now let us to God, the Lord, give thanks and honour him on account of his gifts which we have received.
2	Den Leib, die Seel, das Leben Hat er allein uns geben, Dieselben zu bewahren, Thut er nicht etwas sparen.							Body, soul, life he alone has given to us, and to preserve these he spares nothing..
3	Nahrung giebt er dem Leibe, Die Seele muß auch bleiben, Wiewohl tödliche Wunden Sind kommen von der Sünden.							He gives food for the body, but the soul must also survive, even even though mortal wounds come from our sins.
4	Ein Arzt ist uns gegeben, Der selber ist das Leben. Christus, für uns gestorben, Der hat das heil erworben.							A physician is given to us, who himself is life. Christ, having died for us, has obtained salvation.
5	Sein Wort, sein Tauf, sein Nachtmahl Dient wider allen Unfall, Der Heilig Geist im Glauben Lehrt uns darauf vertrauen.							His word, his baptism, his supper, are proof against all misfortune, the holy spirit in faith teaches us to place our trust in these.
6	Durch ihn ist uns vergeben Die Sünd, geschenkt das Leben, Im Himmel solln wir haben, O Gott, wie große Gaben.							Through him sins are forgiven, we are granted life, what great gifts, oh God, we shall have in heaven.
7	Wir bitten deine Güte, Wollst uns hinfort behüten, Uns Große mit den Kleinen, Du kannst nicht böse meinen.							We pray that your kindness may henceforth protect us, both great and small, you cannot intend evil.
8	Erhalt uns in der Wahrheit, Gieb ewigliche Freiheit, Zu preisen deinen Namen Durch Jesum Christum, Amen.							Keep us in the truth, grant everlasting freedom, to praise your name, through Jesus Christ, Amen.
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English Translation by Francis Browne (July 2007) Contributed by Francis Browne (July 2007)
Cantata BWV 79: Complete Recordings \| Recordings of Individual Movements \| Discussions German Text \| Translations: Dutch \| English-1 \| English-3 \| English-6 \| French-1 \| French-4 \| Hebrew-3 \| Indonesian \| Italian-2 \| Portuguese-1 \| Russian-1 \| Spanish-3
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