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Das alte Jahr vergangen ist
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Das alte Jahr vergangen ist by Tobias Haak — 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 German sacred motet for SSATB voices is suitable for New Year's Eve or New Year's Day. The text expresses gratitude to Jesus Christ for protection through the past year, especially in times of danger. It continues with a plea for continued safeguarding of Christians, their spiritual guidance, and defense against false teachings. The singers implore divine help to forsake sin, live a righteous life, and ultimately achieve a blessed death and joyful resurrection. Tobias Haak's setting provides a solemn and reflective musical expression for these profound devotional sentiments, offering a rich harmonic language for the choir.
