Dir, Herr, dir will ich mich ergeben WAB 12

These words express a profound and absolute surrender to God, seeing Him as the sole owner and purpose of life. The text acknowledges that life itself is lived for God, and that death, when it comes, will be a gain. This deep trust and devotion are captured in Bruckner’s setting for SATB voices. The German text is a hymn of total commitment, where the singer finds sufficiency in belonging to God alone. Life and death are framed as belonging to the divine, highlighting a peace that transcends earthly concerns.