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Allein auf Gottes Wort
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Allein auf Gottes Wort by Johann Walter — Lyrics
Allein auf Gottes Wort will ich
Mein Grund und Glauben bauen;
Das soll mein Schatz sein ewiglich,
Dem ich allein will trauen.
Kein menschlich Weisheit will ich nicht,
Dem göttlich Wort vergleichen;
Was Gottes Wort klar spricht und richt
Soll billig alles weichen.
Allein auff Gott und sein Wort rein,
Mein Hertz sich soll verlassen.
Sein Wort soll mir ein Leuchte sein,
Zu gehn auff rechter Strassen.
O Gott las mich kein falsche Lehr,
Von deiner Warheit trennen,
Hilff mir umb deines Namens Ehr,
Die Warheit zu bekennen.
Allein auf Gott verlas ich mich,
Auff seine Gnad und Güte.
Ich hoff, er wird mich gnediglich,
Fürs Feuffels List behüten.
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About Allein auf Gottes Wort
This motet, Allein auf Gottes Wort, by Johann Walter, is a fine example of German sacred music from the Reformation era. Scored for SATB choir, it sets a text that emphasizes unwavering faith in God's word above all human wisdom. The lyrics speak of building one's foundation and trust solely on divine scripture, seeking guidance from it as a lamp to navigate righteous paths and to remain steadfast against false teachings. The composer’s setting would serve a congregation seeking spiritual assurance and a reaffirmation of core tenets. Its direct and earnest devotional message makes it suitable for services focused on the authority of scripture or the importance of faithful reliance.
