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Chorales BWV 250-438: Details and Recordings
Individual Recordings: Hilliard - Morimur | Chorales - N. Matt | Chorales - H. Rilling | Preludi ai Corali - Quartetto Italiani di Viola Da Gamba
Discussions: Motets & Chorales for Events in the LCY / Chorales by Theme | General Discussions: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Chorales in Bach Cantatas: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Passion Chorale
References: Chorales BWV 250-300 | Chorales BWV 301-350 | Chorales BWV 351-400 | Chorales BWV 401-438 | 371 4-Part Chorales sorted by Breitkopf Number | Texts & Translations of Chorales BWV 250-438
Chorale Texts: Sorted by Title | Chorale Melodies: Sorted by Title | Explanation
MIDI files of the Chorales: Cantatas BWV 1-197 | Other Vocal Works BWV 225-248 | Chorales BWV 250-438
Articles: The Origin of the Texts of the Chorales [A. Schweitzer] | The Origin of the Melodies of the Chorales [A. Schweitzer] | The Chorale in the Church Service [A. Schweitzer] | Choral / Chorale [C.S. Terry] | Hidden Chorale Melody Allusions [T. Braatz] | The History of the Breitkopf Collection of J. S. Bach’s Four-Part Chorales [T. Braatz] | The World of the Bach Chorale Settings [W.L. Hoffman]
Hymnals: Hymnals used by Bach | Wagner Hymnal 1697 | Evangelisches Gesangbuch 1995 | Dietel Chorale List c1734
Abbreviations used for the Chorales | Links to other Sites about the Chorales


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.

--

English Translation by Francis Browne (July 2007)
Contributed by Francis Browne (July 2007)


Chorales BWV 250-438: Details and Recordings
Individual Recordings: Hilliard - Morimur | Chorales - N. Matt | Chorales - H. Rilling | Preludi ai Corali - Quartetto Italiani di Viola Da Gamba
Discussions: Motets & Chorales for Events in the LCY / Chorales by Theme | General Discussions: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Chorales in Bach Cantatas: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Passion Chorale
References: Chorales BWV 250-300 | Chorales BWV 301-350 | Chorales BWV 351-400 | Chorales BWV 401-438 | 371 4-Part Chorales sorted by Breitkopf Number | Texts & Translations of Chorales BWV 250-438
Chorale Texts: Sorted by Title | Chorale Melodies: Sorted by Title | Explanation
MIDI files of the Chorales: Cantatas BWV 1-197 | Other Vocal Works BWV 225-248 | Chorales BWV 250-438
Articles: The Origin of the Texts of the Chorales [A. Schweitzer] | The Origin of the Melodies of the Chorales [A. Schweitzer] | The Chorale in the Church Service [A. Schweitzer] | Choral / Chorale [C.S. Terry] | Hidden Chorale Melody Allusions [T. Braatz] | The History of the Breitkopf Collection of J. S. Bach’s Four-Part Chorales [T. Braatz] | The World of the Bach Chorale Settings [W.L. Hoffman]
Hymnals: Hymnals used by Bach | Wagner Hymnal 1697 | Evangelisches Gesangbuch 1995 | Dietel Chorale List c1734
Abbreviations used for the Chorales | Links to other Sites about the Chorales




 

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