Ich will nur dir zu Ehren leben - I Will Live Only to Glorify Thee (J. S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio, Part IV)
Words: Original German text is attributed by some to Christian Friedrich Henrici
Music: Ich will nur dir zu Ehren leben (J. S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio, Part IV) | Johann Sebastian Bach
Original German Lyrics:
Ich will nur dir zu Ehren leben,
Mein Heiland, gib mir Kraft und Mut,
Dass es mein Herz recht eifrig tut!
Stärke mich,
Deine Gnade würdiglich
Und mit Danken zu erheben!
English Translation:
I will live only to glorify Thee; my Savior,
Give me strength and courage
That my heart may do so right zealously.
Strengthen me that I may worthily
And with gratitude extol Thy kindness!
Another Translation:
’Tis Thee I would be praising ever,
My Saviour, give me pow’r and skill,
And all my heart with ardour fill.
Strengthen me, that Thy mercy worthily to praise I may endeavour.
