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Choir: Soprano,
Alto, Tenor, Bass
Trumpet I + II + III
Bassdrum
Oboe I + II + III
Violin I + II
Viola
Bassoon
Basso continuo
Recitative: Soprano solo
Bassoon
Basso continuo
Aria: Alto solo
Oboe
Violin I + II
Bassoon
Basso continuo
Recitative: Tenor solo
Violin I + II
Viola
Bassoon
Basso continuo
Aria: Bass solo
Oboe d`amore
Violin I + II
Viola
Bassoon
Basso continuo
Chorale: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass
Trumpet I + II + III
Bassdrum
Oboe I + II + III
Violin I + II
Viola
Bassoon
Basso continuo
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Praise thou the Lord, O my spirit, and forget not the goodness that
he hath shown thee.
How great is God's dear kindness though!
He brought us to the light,
And he sustains us yet.
Where can one find a single creature now
Which doth for sustenance yet lack?
Consider though, my soul,
Almighty God's unhidden trace
Which e'en in small things proves to be so great.
Ah, would that I, Most High God, had the power
A worthy song of thanks to bring thee!
But, should in me for this the strength be lacking,
I will e'en still, Lord, thy great fame be telling.
O my spirit,
Rise and tell it,
All that God hath shown to thee!
Glorify his wondrous work,
To the Most High bring now pleasure,
Make thy song of thanks ring gladly.
The Lord hath mighty things for us achieved.
For he provideth and sustains,
Protecteth and ruleth all the world.
He doth more than could e'er be told.
But still, just one thing now consider:
What better thing could God have giv'n us
Than that he to our governors
The soul of wisdom granteth,
Who then forevermore
Both ill rebuke and goodness cherish?
Yea, who both day and night
For our well-being watch?
Let us in turn the Most High praise now:
Rise! Call to him,
That he may also ever yet such favor wish to show us.
From all that would our land do harm,
Wouldst thou, O Most High God, defend us,
And thy most welcome help now send us.
Indeed, though thou with cross and suff'ring
May punish us, thou wilt not slay us.
My Redeemer and Sustainer,
Keep me in thy care and watch!
Stand by me in cross and suff'ring,
And my mouth shall sing with gladness:
God hath all things set aright!
Let thank, O God, and honor thee
The people through good service.
The land bears fruit, amends itself,
Thy word is well commended.
Us bless the Father and the Son,
And bless us God, the Holy Ghost,
Whom all the world doth glorify
And hold in rev'rence unexcelled,
And say sincerely: Amen!
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