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Der Zacharias gantz verstumbt
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Der Zacharias gantz verstumbt by Joachim a Burgk — Lyrics
Der Zacharias gantz verstumbt,
bis dass von seinem Weibe kompt
ein Sohn durch Gottes Güte,
vom welchem die Weissag geschehn,
dass er solt für dem Herrn hergehn,
dess freut sich sein Gemüte.
Der Geist die sprach ihm wieder bringt,
mit Freuden fängt er an und singt:
R.: gelobet sey der Herre,
gantz Israel Gott ehre,
er hat besucht, er hat erlöst,
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About Der Zacharias gantz verstumbt
Joachim a Burgk's sacred hymn Der Zacharias gantz verstumbt is set for SATT voices. The text recounts the biblical story of Zechariah regaining his voice after the birth of his son John the Baptist. It describes how John was foretold to go before the Lord and prepare the way for Jesus. The refrain, 'gelobet sey der Herre,' praises God for visiting and redeeming His people. The hymn further explains that John, whose name means 'grace,' called people to repentance and pointed them to Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
