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Johann Sebastian Bach
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Allein Gott in der Höh, BWV 664 Click to Listen [5:13]
From the Leipzig Chorales (The 18), this sparkling trio is based on the chorale theme (often translated "To God Alone Be Glory"), which is briefly stated in the pedal at the end Registration: Man. 1: Principal 8 + Quinta 1 1/2 + Sufflöte 1; Man. 2: Gedackt 8 + Rohrflöte 4 + Nassard 3; Pedal 16 Subbass + II/Pedal coupler; for chorale at the end, the I/P coupler is added. Midi File available. Instrument: Gottfried Silbermann Organ, St. Marienkirche - Rötha, Germany (1722) - Samples by Brett Milan

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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