Text: Kyrie, Christe du Lamm Gottes, BWV 233a
J.S. Bach (1685–1750)
| Original Text | English Translation |
| Versus I Kyrie eleison. Christe, du Lamm Gottes, Der du trägst die Sünd der Welt, Erbarm dich unser. |
Lord, have mercy. Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. |
| Versus II Christe eleison. Christe, du Lamm Gottes Der du trägst die Sünd der Welt, Erbarm dich unser. |
Christ, have mercy. Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. |
| Versus III Kyrie eleison. Christe, du Lamm Gottes Der du trägst die Sünd der Welt, Gib uns deinen Frieden. Amen. |
Lord, have mercy. Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, give us your peace. Amen. |
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