Repertoire

Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196

Original Text

English Translation

1. Sinfonia

2. Coro
Der Herr denket an uns und segnet uns.
Er segnet das Haus Israel,
er segnet das Haus Aaron.

3. Aria S
Er segnet, die den Herrn fürchten,
beide, Kleine und Große.

4. Aria (Duetto) T B
Der Herr segne euch je mehr und mehr,
euch und eure Kinder.

5. Coro
Ihr seid die Gesegneten des Herrn,
der Himmel und Erde gemacht hat.
Amen.

1. Sinfonia

2. Chorus
The Lord cares for us and blesses us.
He blesses the house Israel,
He blesses the house Aaron.

3. Soprano Aria
He blesses those that fear the Lord,
both the humble and mighty.

4. Tenor & Bass Duet
The Lord bless you all more and more,
you and all your children.

5. Chorus
You are the anointed ones of God,
who has created heaven and earth.
Amen.

This piece was performed by the SFBC in J.S. Bach: Cantata 36, 104 & 196 on October 13, 2001.