Sei Lob und Preis mit Ehren (Give praise and honour) for piccolo and strings by Philipp Heinrich Erlebach String Trio - Digital Sheet Music

Instrumental version of the choir and orchestra setting by Philipp Heinrich Erlebach (1657-1714), based on the melody published in Johannes Kugelmann's 1540 collection. The sound sample is an electronic preview. The pdf file contains score and parts The translation is literal (rather than poetic) and is intended for reference only. Sei Lob und Preis mit Ehren Gott Vater Sohn und Heil'gem Geist Give praise and honour to God the Father Son and Holy Ghost Der wolle in uns mehren was er aus Gnaden uns verheisst May he increase in us what he has promised us in his mercy Dass wir ihm fest vertrauen uns gründen ganz auf ihm that we trust firmly in him and rely on him completely Von Herzen auf ihn bauen dass unser Mut und Sinn from our hearts we build on him so that our courage and mind ihm alle Zeit anhangen drauf singen wir zur Stund depend on him at all times and this is now our song Amen, wir werd'n's erlangen glaub'n wir von Herzensgrund Amen, we shall attain it if we believe from the depths of our hearts