Hymn Lyrics

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Ehre sei dir, Gott gesungen - Glory Be to God (J. S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio, Part V)
Words: Original German text compiled by Christian Friedrich Henrici
Music: Ehre sei dir, Gott gesungen (J. S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio, Part V) | Johann Sebastian Bach
Original German Lyrics:

Ehre sei dir, Gott, gesungen,
Dir sei Lob und Dank bereit.
Dich erhebet alle Welt,
Weil dir unser Wohl gefällt,
Weil anheut
Unser aller Wunsch gelungen,
Weil uns dein Segen so herrlich erfreut.


English Translation:

Glory be to God.
Glory be to God Almighty.
Glory, thanks, and praise be given.
All the world doth worship Thee,
Thou that wilt our Father be:
Thou that wilt henceforth grant our utmost longings
And bring Thy children with joy unto heaven.