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Gebet vor der Schlacht
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Gebet vor der Schlacht by Carl Maria von Weber — Lyrics
Hör uns, Allmächtiger !
hör uns, Allgütiger !
himmlischer Führer der Schlachten.
Vater, dich preisen wir !
Vater, wir danken dir,
daß wir zur Freiheit erwachten !
Wie auch die Hölle braußt,
Gott, deine starke Faust
stürzt das Gebäude der Lüge.
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About Gebet vor der Schlacht
Carl Maria von Weber, a significant figure in German Romantic opera, composed this powerful TTBB setting of a secular German text. The song is a fervent prayer before a battle, invoking God for guidance and strength. The lyrics express a deep gratitude for awakening to freedom and a plea for divine intervention against falsehood and oppression. The text calls upon God as the leader of battles, a heavenly guide, and the thrice-holy God, asking to be led to victory, even if facing death. It concludes with an affirmation of God's eternal power, glory, and might, offering praise and thanksgiving.
