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Deutsche Messe - Zimmermann
Staff Notation • Sacred, Vernacular Masses
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Deutsche Messe - Zimmermann by Winfried Grünewald — Lyrics
Einleitung
Dir zum Gruß, Herr, starker König,
Stimmen wie dies Loblied an.
Dir zum Gruß, starker König/Herr
Unser irdisches Bestreben macht nur einen Teil vom Leben.
Was wir denken, reden, tun, mag in Deinen Händen ruh’n.
Weil der Mensch halt nur recht wenig
ohne Deine Hilfe.
Dir zum Gruß,…
In der Ruhe, in Gefahren, zeige uns, was in uns schafft.
Dir zum Gruß,…
Kyrie
Kyrie eleison!
Herr, du sandtest uns den Menschensohn. Erbarme dich!
Herr, Du warst uns nah in Deinem Knecht. Erbarme dich!
Christ, du trugst der Menschheit Spott und Hohn. Erbarme dich!
Christ, du littst den Tod und bliebst gerecht. Erbarme dich!
Herr, Du Herrscher aller Nation. Erbarme dich!
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About Deutsche Messe - Zimmermann
Winfried Grünewald's Deutsche Messe - Zimmermann is a setting of a vernacular Mass text in German. This SATB setting is part of the sacred choral tradition, offering a contemporary approach to liturgical music. The text begins with an invocation to God as a strong king, acknowledging human striving and seeking divine guidance. The Kyrie section petitions for mercy, referencing the sending of the Son of God, and acknowledging Christ's suffering and justice. The composer emphasizes a blend of theological reflection and earnest supplication, making this a piece suited for devotional occasions within a church community. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures to support the devotional text.
