Bitten, Op. 48 No. 1 (Ludwig van Beethoven)

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  • (Posted 2024-01-16)  CPDL #78785:       
Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2024-01-16).   Score information: A4, 2 pages, 82 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Arrangement for SATB with Organ and English translation taken from Congregational Church Hymnal. Part III - Anthems, London, 1898.

General Information

Title: Bitten Opus 48 No. 1 "Gott, deine Güte"
Larger work: Sechs Lieder nach Gedichten von Gellert, Op. 48
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Lyricist: Christian Fürchtegott Gellert
Number of voices: 1v   Voicing: Solo voice
Genre: SacredAnthemLied

Language: German
Instruments: Piano

First published: 1803
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Original text and translations

German.png German text

Gott, deine Güte reicht
so weit die Wolken gehen;
Du krönst uns mit Barmherzigkeit
und eilst, uns beizustehen.
Herr, meine Burg, mein Fels, mein Hort,
vernimm mein Flehn, merk auf mein Wort!
Denn ich will vor dir beten.

English.png English text

O Lord, thy goodness spreads around,
alike o'er all extended.
By thee we are with mercy crowned,
in danger's hour defended.
O Lord, my tower, my refuge here,
receive my tears, receive my prayer.
For I will pray before thee.