Aus Lieb läßt Gott der Christenheit
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Aus Lieb läßt Gott der Christenheit by Johannes Eccard — Lyrics
About Aus Lieb läßt Gott der Christenheit
Johannes Eccard's sacred hymn Aus Lieb läßt Gott der Christenheit is set for SSATB choir. This German text speaks of God's boundless love for Christendom, expressed through the provision of countless angels to protect and guide believers. The verses describe these divine messengers as ever-watchful guardians, rescuing the faithful from danger and ensuring their safety in all their journeys. The repeated refrain, 'Darum man fröhlich singen mag: Heut ist der guten Engel Tag' (Therefore one may joyfully sing: Today is the good angel's day), emphasizes the celebratory nature of this devotion. Eccard's setting would provide a rich and sonorous context for this message of divine protection and heavenly companionship.