Bach Motet Translations
BWV 226 - "Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf"
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| 1. Chor Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf. Denn wir wissen nicht, was wir beten sollen, wie sich's gebühret; sondern der Geist selbst vertritt uns aufs beste mit unaussprechlichem Seufzen. Der aber die Herzen forschet, der weiß, was des Geistes Sinn sei, denn er vertritt die Heiligen nach dem, das Gott gefället. (Romans 8:26-27) |
1. Chorus The Spirit gives aid to our weakness. For we do not know for what we should pray, what is proper; but the Spirit itself intercedes for us in the best way with unutterable sighs. He, however, who examines hearts, He knows what the Spirit's intention is, since it intercedes for the saints according to that which pleases God. |
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2. Chorale You holy fire, sweet comfort, now help us joyfully and confidently to remain constantly in Your service, although trouble is not driven away from us! O Lord, through Your strength prepare us and sharpen the dullness of the flesh, so that we might battle here nobly, pressing to you through death and life. Hallelujah, hallelujah! |
| Martin Luther 1524 (mov't. 2) | |
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