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Heut triumphiern die Engelein
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Heut triumphiern die Engelein by Anonymous — Lyrics
1. Heut triumphirn die Engelein / in himmelischen Choren /
und singen Lob dem JEsulein / zu Bethlehem geboren /
Dass Er sey Gott im höchsten Thron / den Menschen Fried auff Erden /
Gott sey versöhnt durch seinen Sohn / welchen er Mensch ließ werden /
drumb singt das Alleluja rein / das frölich thut erschallen /
bey uns sich selbst GOtt stellet ein / O wol uns Menschen allen!
2. O JEsulein von Rath und That / ein Held herrlich und prächtig /
Niemals es dir gefehlet hat / weil Du an Weißheit mächtig /
Wir bitten dich / schaff du auch Rath / zu diesen bösen Zeiten /
da uns der Feind umbgeben hat / mit List auff beyden Seiten /
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About Heut triumphiern die Engelein
This joyous German motet, likely from the 17th century, celebrates the birth of Jesus. The text describes angels in heavenly choirs singing praise to the infant, proclaiming his divine nature and the peace he brings to Earth. It expresses gratitude for God's reconciliation through his Son and calls for a pure and joyful Alleluia. The music is set for SSATB voices, offering a rich texture for this festive occasion. The second part of the text addresses the infant Jesus directly, acknowledging his wisdom and strength, and appealing to him for guidance during troubled times against the wiles of the enemy. It points to his word as a source of refuge.
