Various English translators; standard ELW version by David Cherwien and others

Various English translators have been responsible for rendering this hymn into English across different centuries, with David Cherwien and colleagues providing the standard version found in the Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW) hymnal. The translation work represents a collaborative effort rather than a single individual contribution, reflecting the communal nature of hymn translation in Protestant traditions. These translators worked to make continental European hymns, particularly those with Lutheran roots, accessible to English-speaking congregations while maintaining theological integrity and singability. The ELW version specifically modernized language and adapted earlier translations for contemporary worship use in the 21st century. This collective translation effort demonstrates the ongoing process of cultural and linguistic adaptation that characterizes the living tradition of Christian hymnody.