Des Kindes Engel
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Des Kindes Engel by Karl Gotthelf Gläser — Lyrics
About Des Kindes Engel
Karl Gotthelf Gläser’s Des Kindes Engel paints a tender picture of a guardian angel watching over a good child. The German text describes the angel moving unseen through the land, sent by God to stay close to children who are obedient and loving to their parents. The angel plays with the child, helps them learn, and ensures they remain good. Even when the child sleeps, the angel stays by their bedside until morning. This SATB setting captures the gentle, intimate nature of the text, celebrating the innocent bond between a child and their celestial protector. It is a charming example of a secular German part-song.