Als der gütige Gott vollenden wollt
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Als der gütige Gott vollenden wollt by Johann Hermann Schein — Lyrics
About Als der gütige Gott vollenden wollt
Johann Hermann Schein's Als der gütige Gott vollenden wollt is a sacred German hymn for solo voice. The text, set with care and clarity, tells the story of the Annunciation. It begins with God's divine plan to send his word, and the swift arrival of the angel Gabriel in Nazareth. The angel's salutation to Mary, "Hail, highly favoured one, the Lord is with thee," is rendered with a gentle reverence appropriate to the miraculous event. The setting reflects the wonder and solemnity of the biblical narrative, capturing Mary's surprise and contemplation as she receives the angel's message. This is a devotional setting of a key moment in Christian scripture, inviting quiet reflection.