- Allein Gott in der Höh, BWV 664
[5:14]
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: RH Hoofdwerk Rohrfluit 8' + Speelfluit 4' + Quint 3' + Mixtuur 4-6 St.); LH Rugwerk Fluit Does 8' +
Prestant 4' + Octaaf 2' + Quint 1-1/3'; Pedal Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4', with Bourdon 16' + Roerquint 6' + Cornet 2' added for Chorale (- Cornet 2' for
Pedal Point at end). Kellner Temperament.
Midi File available.
Instrument:
The Hinsz-Organ at Leens in the province of Groningen (1733/34) -
Samples by Hauptwerk.nl
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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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