Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
Subscribed as
Want Sunday picks sent to another address too?
Your choir should not be left out in what's trending
Sunday mass selections, psalms, and trending songs in your area — straight to your inbox.
Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich by Bartholomeus Gesius — Lyrics
About Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich
This German sacred hymn celebrates the miraculous birth of Jesus. The text opens by proclaiming the joy of this day, when God's Son was born of a virgin, Mary, chosen for this divine purpose. It emphasizes the wonder of this event and how, through his birth, salvation is given to mankind. The music is set for SATB choir, offering a rich choral texture for this devotional text. The composer Bartholomeus Gesius crafts a setting appropriate for this well-known Christmas theme.