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Fürchtet euch nicht, ich verkündige euch
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Fürchtet euch nicht, ich verkündige euch by Johann Topf — Lyrics
Fürchtet euch nicht,
ich verkündige euch große Freude,
die allem Volke widerfahren wird
denn euch ist heute der Heiland geboren,
welcher ist Christus der Herr,
in der Stadt David.
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About Fürchtet euch nicht, ich verkündige euch
This jubilant motet, "Fürchtet euch nicht, ich verkündige euch", is ideal for Christmas services, proclaiming the joyful tidings of the Saviour's birth. The text, drawing from the Gospel of Luke and the popular medieval carol "In dulci jubilo", speaks of "great joy to all the people" and declares that "today in the city of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord." Johann Topf sets this familiar message for SSATB choir in German. The music would have been sung in a sacred context, likely as an anthem or motet within a church service. Its joyful message and traditional text make it a fitting choice for the festive season.
