- Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen, Allzugleich, BWV 609
[1:7]
This Prelude expresses joyous praise with the chorale in the top part, accompanied by animated scale groups in alternating contrary and parallel
motion. Arranged for Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon and Cello and preceded by the Chorale as found in Cantata 151.
- Chorale Text
German:
Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich,
In seinem höchsten Thron,
Der heut schleusst auf sein Himmelreich
Und schenkt uns seinen Sohn!
--Nicholas Herman, 1560
English:
Let all together praise our God
Upon His lofty throne,
He hath His heavens unclosed today,
And given to us His Son.
--tr. Arthur Tozer Russel (1806-1874)
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