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Allein Gott in der Höh sey Ehr a2
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Allein Gott in der Höh sey Ehr a2 by Michael Praetorius — Lyrics
Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr
Und Dank für seine Gnade,
Darum, dass nun und nimmermehr
Uns rühren kann ein Schade.
Ein Wohlgefalln Gott ans uns hat;
Nun ist gross Fried ohn Unterlass.
All Fehd hat nun ein Ende.
Wir beten an und loben dich,
Wir bringen Ehr und danken,
Dass du, Gott Vater, ewiglich
Regierst ohn alles Wanken.
Ganz unbegrenzt ist deine Macht;
Allzeit geschieht, was du bedacht.
Wohl uns solch eines Herren!
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About Allein Gott in der Höh sey Ehr a2
This hymn setting from Michael Praetorius is for two voices, SA, and is sung in German. The text is a paraphrase of the Gloria in excelsis Deo, praising God the Father for his eternal rule and boundless power, and giving thanks for peace. It then turns to Jesus Christ, God's Son, who was born for us and sent to save what was lost. The final stanza addresses the Holy Spirit, asking for comfort. The music would have been conceived for Lutheran liturgy, likely to be sung by a smaller ensemble within a larger service.
