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Alles, was ihr tut
Staff Notation • Sacred, Cantatas
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Alles, was ihr tut by Dietrich Buxtehude — Lyrics
Chor
(Kol. 3, 17)
Alles, was ihr tut mit Worten oder mit Werken,
das tut alles im Namen Jesu,
und danket Gott und dem Vater durch ihn.
Aria
(anonym)
Dir, dir Höchster, dir alleine,
alles, Alleshöchster, dir,
Sinnen, Kräfte und Begier
ich nur aufzuopfern meine,
Alles sei nach aller Pflicht
nur zu deinem Preis gericht.
Helft mir spielen, jauchzen, singen,
hebt die Herzen himmelan,
jubele, was jubeln kann,
lasst all’ Instrumenten klingen.
Alles sei nach aller Pflicht
nur zu deinem Preis gericht.
Vater, hilf uns Jesu willen,
lass das Loben löblich sein
und zum Himmel dringen ein,
unser Wünschen zu erfüllen,
dass dein Herz nach Vaterspflicht
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About Alles, was ihr tut
Dietrich Buxtehude, a leading figure of North German Baroque organ music, composed this sacred cantata for SATB soloists and chorus. The work sets German biblical texts, beginning with a passage from Colossians (3:17) urging all actions to be done in Jesus' name, giving thanks to God the Father. This is followed by an aria which expands on the theme of selfless devotion, declaring that all thoughts, strengths, and desires are to be offered to God alone for His praise. The text encourages jubilant singing and the playing of instruments to lift hearts heavenward. The final section includes an arioso, drawing from Psalm 37:4, continuing the prayer for divine assistance in praising God and seeking salvation.
