- Allein Gott in der Höh' sei Ehr', BWV 676a
[1:40]
This quiet dance-like trio is presented as No. 23 in Volume 6 of the Widor-Schweitzer edition, and is similar to the Leipzig setting, This version
uses the harpsichord for the running passages, the chorale alternates between Krumhorn and Cornet, and the gentle pedal 8' Prinzipal underpins the
ensemble.
Instrument:
Organ/Harpsichord, made from Buzard Opus 3 and Martin Harpsichord.
Samples by Brett Milan
Interesting, challenging times can wear a person out! Revive your spirit and contribute if you can;
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- Chorale Text
German:
Allein Gott in der Höh' sei Ehr'
Und Dank für seine Gnade,
Darum dass nun und nimmermehr
Uns rühren kann kein Schade.
Ein Wohgefalln Gott an uns hat,
Nun ist gross Fried ohn Unterlass,
All Fehd hat nun ein Ende.
--Nicolaus Decius, 1539
English:
All glory be to God on High,
Who hath our race befriended!
To us no harm shall now come nigh,
The feud at last is ended:
God showeth His goodwill toward men,
And peace shall dwell on earth again;
Oh thank Him for His goodness.
--Catherine Winkworth, 1865
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