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Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ by Sigmund Theophil Staden — Lyrics
Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ,
Daß du Mensch geboren bist
Von einer Jungfrau, das ist wahr;
Des freuet sich der Engel Schar.
Kyrieleis!
Des ew'gen Vaters einig Kind
Jetzt man in der Krippen findt,
In unser armes Fleisch und Blut
Verkleidet sich das ewig Gut.
Kyrieleis!
Den aller Welt Kreis nie beschloß,
Der liegt in Marien Schoß;
Er ist ein Kindlein worden klein,
Der alle Ding' erhält allein.
Kyrieleis!
Das ew'ge Licht geht da herein,
Gibt der Welt ein'n neuen Schein;
Es leucht't wohl mitten in der Nacht
Und uns des Lichtes Kinder macht.
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About Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ
This German hymn, Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, is well-suited for Christmas services. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic settings of the devotional text. The lyrics express praise and wonder at the incarnation of Jesus Christ, marveling at his birth from the Virgin Mary and his humble presence in the manger. The composer, Sigmund Theophil Staden, sets these profound theological ideas with music that reflects the solemnity and joy of the season. The text speaks of the eternal Son of God becoming human, bringing light into the world and offering believers a place in his heavenly kingdom. This is a piece that can effectively convey the deep meaning of Christmas to a congregation.
