Das alte Jahr vergangen ist (Chorale)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Das alte Jahr vergangen ist (Chorale) by Johann Steuerlein — Lyrics
About Das alte Jahr vergangen ist (Chorale)
Johann Steuerlein's chorale Das alte Jahr vergangen ist unfolds with the rich four-part texture of SATB voices. This German hymn text expresses deep gratitude to Christ for protection through a perilous year and pleads for continued divine safeguarding for Christendom. The lyrics articulate a prayer for steadfastness in faith, protection from false doctrine, and guidance towards a righteous life, seeking solace and strength in God's word. The music likely mirrors the earnest devotion of the text, offering a solemn yet hopeful reflection on divine providence and the passage of time, suitable for devotional settings.