BWV 130 Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir
St. Michael and All Angels. Poet unknown. 1. Paul Eber, verse 1 of the hymn, ca. 1561 (Wackernagel, IV, #1), an adaptation of Philipp Melanchthon's "Dicimus grates tibi," 1539; 2. based freely on verses 2 and 3; 3. based freely on verses 4-6; 4. based freely on verse 7-10; 5. Neumann T: based on other Michaelmas hymns (cf. BWV 19/7); Dürr: based freely on verse 10 of the hymn. 29 September 1724, Leipzig. BG 26; NBA I/30. 1. Chorus [Verse 1] (S, A, T, B) Lord God, we praise thee every one
2. Recit. (A) Their radiance and lofty wisdom show
3. Aria (B) The ancient serpent burns with spite,
And ply deceit, For he no rest or slumber knoweth. 4. Recit. (S, T) Well though for us that day and night
5. Aria (T) Let, O Prince of holy Cherubs,
Them to thee in heaven carry. 6. Chorale (S, A, T, B) For this we give thee willing praise
And ask that thou shouldst ever wish
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