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Ach Gott, dein arme Christenheit
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Ach Gott, dein arme Christenheit by Melchior Franck — Lyrics
1. Ach Gott dein arme Christenheit
jetzt allenthalb Verfolgung leid/
sie wird geprest/ geängst so sehr/
sie kans fast nicht ertragen mehr.
2. Die Feinde toben gwaltiglich/
mit morden/brennen grausamlich/
es wird verheert alls mit Gewalt/
man schonet weder jung odr alt.
3.Es ust zwar unser Sünden Schuld/
doch hab O lieber Gott Gedult/
mit uns elenden Würmelein/
schon unser armen Kinderlein.
4. HErr JEsu thu bey uns das bbest/
treib von uns solche frembde Gäst/
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About Ach Gott, dein arme Christenheit
Melchior Franck's SATB setting Ach Gott, dein arme Christenheit opens with a powerful depiction of suffering and persecution. The German text paints a vivid picture of Christians under severe oppression, facing violence, destruction, and the cruelty of their enemies. The music reflects the anguish and desperation of the lyrics, creating a moving plea for divine intervention and patience. Franck's composition grapples with the profound sorrow of the text, invoking a sense of communal lament and a yearning for peace and the uncorrupted preaching of God's word amidst turmoil. The four-part texture provides a rich and resonant setting for this urgent spiritual cry.
