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Ach mein herzliebes Jesulein
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Ach mein herzliebes Jesulein by Melchior Franck — Lyrics
1.
Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her,
ich bring euch gute neue Mär,
der guten Mär bring ich soviel,
davon ich sing'n und sagen will.
2.
Euch ist ein Kindlein heut geborn
von einer Jungfrau auserkorn,
ein Kindelein so zart und fein,
das soll eu'r Freud und Wonne sein.
3.
Es ist der Herr Christ, unser Gott,
der will euch führn aus aller Not,
er will eu'r Heiland selber sein,
von allen Sünden machen rein.
4.
Er bringt euch alle Seligkeit,
die Gott der Vater hat bereit',
dass ihr mit uns im Himmelreich
sollt leben nun und ewiglich.
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About Ach mein herzliebes Jesulein
Melchior Franck's Ach mein herzliebes Jesulein is a deeply devotional German sacred hymn, sung here by double SATB choir. The text paints a vivid Christmas scene, beginning with the annunciation from heaven and the birth of a tender, delicate child who is our Savior. It assures listeners that this child, Christ our God, will lead them out of all hardship and cleanse them from sin. The hymn emphasizes the joy and salvation that God the Father has prepared, allowing believers to live eternally in heaven. The text directs singers to find the infant Jesus in the humble manger, highlighting him as the one who sustains and carries the entire world. This setting allows for a rich, resonant choral sound to convey the profound message of the Nativity.
