Text:We thank Thee, Jesus, dearest Friend
Author (stanzas 1 and 2):Anonymous
Author (stanzas 3 and 4):Nikolaus Hermann
Translator:Matthias Loy (1828-1915)
Tune:ERSCHIENEN IST DER HERRLICH' TAG
Composer:Nikolaus Hermann (c. 1480- c. 1561)
Harmonizer:Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

117. We thank Thee, Jesus, dearest Friend

Text Information
First Line: We thank Thee, Jesus, dearest Friend
Author (stanzas 1 and 2): Anonymous
Author (stanzas 3 and 4): Nikolaus Hermann
Translator: Matthias Loy (1828-1915)
Meter: L.M. with Alleluias
Publication Date: 1983
Copyright: Translation © Paul T. Buszin
Notes: Stanzas 1-2 altered. Additional translations by Paul T. Buszin.
Tune Information
Name: ERSCHIENEN IST DER HERRLICH' TAG
Composer: Nikolaus Hermann (c. 1480- c. 1561)
Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Meter: L.M. with Alleluias
Key: E Major



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