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Gott seiDank durch alle Welt
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Gott seiDank durch alle Welt by Hugo Distler — Lyrics
1. Gott sei Dank durch alle Welt,
der sein Wort beständig hält
und der Sünder Trost und Rat
zu uns herge sendet hat
3. Was der alten Väter Schar,
höchster Wunsch und Sehnen war,
und was sie geprophezeit
ist erfüllt in Herrlichkeit.
3b. Zions hilf' und Abra'ms Lohn,
Jakobs Heil, der Jungfrau Sohn
der wohl zweigestammte Held
hat sich treulich eingestellt.
4. Sei willkommen, o mein Heil,
Hosian, Hosianna, o mein, Teil!
Richte du auch eine Bahn
dir in meinem Herzen an.
5. Zeuch, du EhrenKönig, ein,
es gehöret dir allein;
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About Gott seiDank durch alle Welt
Hugo Distler's motet Gott sei Dank durch alle Welt is a sacred work for SAB choir. The German text expresses deep gratitude to God for His steadfast word, which brings comfort and counsel to sinners. It reflects on ancient prophecies and the fulfillment of those desires in glory, specifically referencing the Son of the Virgin, Jacob's salvation, and Abraham's reward. The lyrics welcome Christ as a source of salvation, entreating Him to make a path within the singer's heart. The piece concludes with a plea for Christ, the King of Honor, to enter and purify the heart, and for His gentleness to always be present, mirroring His peaceful arrival.
