Der Tag bricht an und zeigt sich
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Der Tag bricht an und zeigt sich by Melchior Vulpius — Lyrics
About Der Tag bricht an und zeigt sich
This SATB setting of the German hymn Der Tag bricht an und zeigt sich is suitable for morning services. The text expresses gratitude to God for protection through the night and a plea for guidance and preservation throughout the day. It also asks for strength to overcome fleshly desires and weaknesses, seeking the Holy Spirit to govern the singers' lives. The composer, Melchior Vulpius, was a significant figure in early German Lutheran church music, and his settings often exhibit clarity and devotion, making them accessible for congregational singing or choir performance.