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Herr Jesu Christe, Gottes Sohn
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Herr Jesu Christe, Gottes Sohn by Michael Praetorius — Lyrics
Herr Jesu Christe, Gottes Sohn,
zu dir in deinem höchsten Thron
schreit jetzt mein Herz, mein Zung und Mund,
erquick du mich, mach mich gesund.
Mit deiner Stimm rufest du mir
und heißt mich kommen mit Begier,
kommt her zu mir, hast du gesagt,
all, die mit Sünden ihr geplagt.
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About Herr Jesu Christe, Gottes Sohn
Michael Praetorius's Herr Jesu Christe, Gottes Sohn is a sacred setting for SATB choir. This German hymn text opens with a heartfelt plea to Jesus, asking for spiritual and physical refreshment. The music, likely reflecting the devotional character of the text, calls the faithful to Christ, who offers solace and redemption through his sacrifice. The composer's skill in setting devotional texts is evident in this moving work, which invites singers and listeners alike to contemplate themes of suffering, redemption, and divine grace. The polyphonic texture of this setting would have been typical of Lutheran church music of the period, supporting the earnest plea of the text with rich vocal harmony.
