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Den Vater dort oben, BWV 292
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Den Vater dort oben, BWV 292 by Michael Weiße — Lyrics
1. Den Vater dort oben
Wollen wir nun loben,
Der uns, als ein milder Gott,
Gnädiglich gespeiset hat,
Und Christum seinen Sohn,
Durch welchen der Segen kommt
Vom allerhöchsten Thron.
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About Den Vater dort oben, BWV 292
Michael Weiße, a Bohemian Brethren hymn writer, penned this German chorale setting. The text, sung by an SATB choir, expresses profound gratitude to God the Father. It praises Him as a merciful provider, who has graciously nourished his flock through Christ, the source of all blessing. The hymn continues with a prayer of thanks and glory to God, acknowledging His eternal grace and His provision of spiritual nourishment. The music would have served as a congregational hymn, suitable for various services of thanksgiving and praise within the Bohemian Brethren tradition.
