Johann Sebastian Bach
| BWV | 29 |
| Title | We give thee thanks, God, we give thee thanks |
| Composed | 27th August 1731, Leipzig |
| Scoring | Choir
for 4 voices |
| Movements | 1. Sinfonia 2. Choir: We give thee thanks, God, we give thee thanks 3. Aria (Tenor): Hallelujah, strength and might 4. Recitative (Bass): Praise God! We are so blest 5. Aria (Soprano): Remember us with thine affection 6. Recitative (Soprano): Forget not further still 7. Aria (Alto): Hallelujah, strength and might 8. Chorale: Now laud and praise with honor |
| Category | Spiritual Cantata |
| Event | Inauguration of the New Town Council |
| Author of text | Johann Gramann 1548 |
| Text 1. Sinfonia: Trumpet I + II + III Bassdrum Oboe I + II Violin I + II Viola Organ obligata Basso continuo |
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| 2. Choir: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass Trumpet I + II + III Bassdrum Oboe I + II Violin I + II Viola Basso continuo |
We give thee thanks, God, we give thee thanks and proclaim to the world thy wonders. |
| 3. Aria: Tenor solo Violin solo Basso continuo |
Hallelujah, strength and might To the name of God Almighty! Zion is his city still, Where he doth his dwelling keep, Where he still with our descendants Keeps our fathers' covenant. |
| 4. Recitative: Bass solo Basso contiuno |
Praise God! We are so blest! God is still our sure confidence, His shield, his help and light Protect the town and all its mansions, His pinions hold the walls unshaken.(1.) He gives us ev'rywhere his blessing, And faithfulness which kisseth peace Must evermore With justice meet together.(2.) Where is a people such as we, Whom God so near and gracious is? |
| 5. Aria: Soprano solo Oboe Violin I + II Viola Basso continuo |
Remember us with thine affection, Embrace us in thy mercy's arms! Bless all those who us now govern, Those who lead us, guard us, guide us, Bless those who obey as well! |
| 6. Recitative: Alto solo Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass Basso continuo |
Alto: Forget not further still with thine own hand Prosperity to give us; Thus shall Now this our town and this our land, Here with thine honor filled, With sacrifice and thanks extol thee, And all the people shall say: Choir: Amen!(3.) |
| 7. Aria: Alto solo Organ obligata Basso continuo |
Hallelujah, strength and might To the name of God Almighty! |
| 8. Chorale: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass Trumpet I + II + III Bassdrum Oboe I + II Violin I + II Viola Basso continuo |
Now laud and praise with honor |
| Bibletext | 1. Psalms 122:7; 2. Psalms 85:11; 3. Deuteronomy 27:15-26 |
| YouTube | Video 1; Nikolaus Harnoncourt, 1. Sinfonia; 2. Choir Video 2; Nikolaus Harnoncourt, 3. Aria; 4. Recitative Video 3; Nikolaus Harnoncourt, 5. Aria; 6. Recitative; 7. Aria; 8. Chorale |
| Manuscript | Estate C. Ph. E. Bach; University library Warszawa |