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Das alte Jahr vergangen ist
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Das alte Jahr vergangen ist by Bartholomeus Gesius — Lyrics
Das alte Jahr vergangen ist,
wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ,
dass du uns in so grosser Gefahr
bewahret hast in diesem Jahr /
bewahret hast lang Zeit und Jahr /
so gnädiglich behüt' dies Jahr.
Und bitten dich, ewigen Sohn,
des Vaters in dem höchsten Thron
du wollst dein arme Christenheit
bewahren ferner allezeit.
Entzieh uns nicht dein heilsam Wort,
das ist der Seelen Trost und Hort;
vor falscher Lehr, Abgötterei
behüt uns, Herr, und steh uns bei.
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About Das alte Jahr vergangen ist
This motet by Bartholomeus Gesius is an ideal choice for New Year's Eve or the beginning of the calendar year. The German text expresses gratitude to Jesus Christ for preservation through a year of great danger, and a plea for continued protection for Christians, especially from false doctrine. It also asks for help in abandoning sin and living a godly life, praying for a merciful year, a blessed death, and joyful resurrection. The powerful eight-part (SATB.SATB) setting allows for a rich and resonant sound, perfectly suited to the solemn and hopeful nature of the text.
