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Empor zu Gott, mein Lobgesang
Staff Notation • Sacred, Partsongs
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Empor zu Gott, mein Lobgesang by Jacob Praetorius — Lyrics
Empor zu Gott, mein Lobgesang!
Er, dem das Lied der Engel klang,
der hohe Freudentag ist da,
lobsinget ihm, halleluja!
Vom Himmel kam in dunkler Nacht,
der uns das Lebenslicht gebracht;
nun leuchtet uns ein milder Strahl
wie Morgenrot im dunkeln Tal.
Er kam, des Vaters Ebenbild,
von schlichtem Pilgerkleid umhüllt,
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About Empor zu Gott, mein Lobgesang
Empor zu Gott, mein Lobgesang is a sacred German-language setting for SATB choir. The text expresses joyous praise to God, recalling His divine nature and the coming of Christ to Earth. It speaks of Christ as the light of life, the image of the Father, and a faithful shepherd leading us towards our heavenly homeland. The lyrics paint a picture of Christ's earthly sojourn in humble guise, contrasting it with His present heavenly glory and promising believers eventual transformation into radiant beings. This is a reflective and uplifting motet, appropriate for services or concerts contemplating the Incarnation and salvation.
