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Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ (Chorale)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Claudio Macchi
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Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ (Chorale) by Anonymous — Lyrics
Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ,
mein Hoffnung steht auf Erden.
Ich weiß, daß du mein Tröster bist,
kein Trost mag mir sonst werden.
Von Anbeginn ist nichts erkorn,
auf Erden ward kein Mensch geborn,
der mir aus Nöten helfen kann;
ich ruf dich an,
zu dem ich mein Vertrauen han.
Mein Sünd' sind schwer und übergroß
und reuen mich von Herzen;
derselben mach mich frei und los
durch deinen Tod und Schmerzen;
und zeige deinem Vater an,
daß du hast g'nug für mich getan,
so werd ich los der Sünden Last.
Erhalt mich fest
in dem, was du versprochen hast.
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About Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ (Chorale)
This SATB chorale setting of Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ begins with a direct and earnest musical statement. The German text is a prayer of profound devotion and repentance, seeking solace and salvation solely in Jesus Christ. The composer, anonymous, crafts a setting that reflects the spiritual gravity of the words, with clear melodic lines and straightforward harmony suitable for congregational singing or a more reflective choral presentation. The piece moves with a steady, unadorned purpose, emphasizing the text's core message of complete trust and reliance on Christ for deliverance from sin and for the gift of true faith. It offers a moment of deep personal prayer within a sacred context.
