Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund, à 5
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund, à 5 by Johann Hermann Schein — Lyrics
About Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund, à 5
Johann Hermann Schein’s Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund is a powerful sacred hymn setting for five voices (SSATB). The German text reflects on Jesus’ final words from the cross, inviting the listener to contemplate his suffering and the divine mercy offered even in his final moments. The first stanza sets the scene of Christ’s wounded body and bitter pain, urging introspection. Subsequent stanzas delve into specific sayings, such as the prayer for forgiveness for his persecutors, the promise of paradise to the repentant thief, and the tender words to Mary and John, offering a profound meditation on compassion and sacrifice.