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Auf, auf, ihr Reichsgenossen, WoO VI 17, No. 2
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Auf, auf, ihr Reichsgenossen, WoO VI 17, No. 2 by Max Reger — Lyrics
1. Auf, auf, ihr Reichsgenossen, eur König kommt heran;
empfanget unverdrossen den großen Wundermann.
Ihr Christen, geht herfür, lasst uns vor allen Dingen
ihm Hosianna singen mit heiliger Begier.
2. Auf, ihr betrübten Herzen, der König ist gar nah.
Hinweg all' Angst und Schmerzen, der Helfer ist schon da.
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About Auf, auf, ihr Reichsgenossen, WoO VI 17, No. 2
This devotional German hymn for SATB voices calls on Christians to rejoice at the coming of their King. The text encourages believers to put aside sorrow and fear, for their helper is near. It points to the presence of Christ in communion, baptism, and the Word. The final stanza expresses humble gratitude for God's abundant gifts, even as Christ became poor and weak, pursuing sinners. It culminates in a declaration of unwavering praise and eternal thankfulness for this boundless love.
