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Herr Gott, du hast mir geben
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Herr Gott, du hast mir geben by Joachim a Burgk — Lyrics
Herr Gott, du hast mir geben
Lippen an meinem Mund,
thu mir sie auf zu reden
ein Lob von Hertzens Grund;
las mir kein Wort entfahren,
das ihr gereich zum Argen
wo ich bei Leuten bin.
Zu unnützem geschwetze reitzet
der böse Geist, wer sich damit ergetzet,
gedencket nicht noch weis,
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About Herr Gott, du hast mir geben
This sacred hymn, Herr Gott, du hast mir geben, by Joachim a Burgk, is set for STTB voices in German. It is a prayer for divine guidance in speech, asking God to open the lips to speak praise from the heart and to guard against harmful or useless talk. The text reflects on the temptation of idle chatter and the spiritual accountability for every word spoken. The choir can effectively convey the earnest plea for a disciplined tongue, focused on glorifying God and acknowledging His gifts, both temporal and eternal. This piece would be suitable for a reflective moment in a service, perhaps during a season of penitence or a general call for spiritual discipline.
