This edition was prepared by Winfried Grünewald — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Es kumpt ein Schiff geladen
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns, Christmas
Preview
0
0
Subscribed as
Want Sunday picks sent to another address too?
Free weekly email
Your choir should not be left out in what's trending
Sunday mass selections, psalms, and trending songs in your area — straight to your inbox.
Es kumpt ein Schiff geladen by Winfried Grünewald — Lyrics
(Inzigkofen um 1470/80)
1. Es kumpt ein schiff geladen
recht vff sin höchstes port,
Es bringt vns den sune des vatters,
dz ewig wore wort.
2. Uff ainem stillen wage
kumpft vns das schiffelin,
Es bringt vns riche gabe,
die heren künigin.
Read full lyrics
About Es kumpt ein Schiff geladen
This SATB setting of a German Advent carol opens with the voices in rich homophony, depicting the stately arrival of a ship laden with a precious cargo. The text, dating from around 1470-80, uses the metaphor of a ship to convey the Virgin Mary bringing the Word of God and the King of Heaven to earth. The music flows with a serene grace, matching the "stillen wage" (quiet balance) mentioned in the second verse. Later verses explore the ship's journey and its 'sails of love' and 'mast of the Holy Spirit', all leading to a prayer for Mary's intercession. Grünewald's setting is both devotional and musically engaging, ideal for a seasonal offering.
