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Gott, der du selber bist das Licht, BWV 316
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Gott, der du selber bist das Licht, BWV 316 by J. Cruger — Lyrics
Gott, der du selber bist das Licht,
dass Gütt und Treue stirbet nicht,
dir sei jetzt Lob gesungen;
nechdem durch deine grosse Macht
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About Gott, der du selber bist das Licht, BWV 316
This German hymn, Gott, der du selber bist das Licht, is suited for services of thanksgiving or occasions where God's faithfulness and protective power are central themes. Its text speaks of God as the source of light, whose goodness and truth endure, driving away darkness. The composer Johann Crüger sets these words for SATB choir, highlighting the lyrical praise for God's great power and wondrous grace that sustains the singer through the night. The music likely reflects the solemn yet hopeful nature of the text, offering a moment of reflection and gratitude for divine protection and the advent of a new day.
