- Wir Danken Dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 623
[1:21]
A joyful song of thanksgiving for the Passion of Christ. Arranged for 2 Trumpets, Trombone and Tuba (the 1st trumpet changes to a brighter instrument
after the initial chorale).
- Chorale Text
German:
Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ,
dass du für uns gestorben bist,
und hast uns durch dein teures Blut
gemacht vor Gott gerecht und gut.
English:
To Thee, Lord Jesus, thanks we give,
Who died for us, that we might live,
And thro' Thy holy precious blood
Hast made us righteous before God.
--Tr. A. Crull
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