BWV 225 Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied
Occasion unknown. Ps. 149:1-3; Johann Gramann, verse 3 of "Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren," 1530 (Wackernagel, I, #455) and interpolated aria by an unknown poet; Ps. 150:6. 1726/1727, Leipzig. BG 39; NBA III/1. Chorus I (S, A, T, B), Chorus II (S, A, T, B) [Ps. 149:1-3] (Chorus I, Chorus II) Sing ye the Lord a new refrain; the assembly of saints should be telling his praises. Israel joyful be in him who hath made him. Let Zion’s children rejoice in him who is their mighty king; let them be praising his name’s honor in dances; with timbrels and with psalt’ries unto him be playing. Chorale (Chorus II) As doth a father mercy show
Aria (Chorus I) God, take still further now our part, [Ps. 150:2 and 6] (Chorus I, Chorus II) Praise ye the Lord in all his doings, praise ye him in all his might and majesty! All things which breath do draw, praise ye the Lord, hallelujah!
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