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Hilf Gott, dass mirs gelinge
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Hilf Gott, dass mirs gelinge by Johann Hermann Schein — Lyrics
Hilf Gott, dass mirs gelinge,
Du edler Schöpfer mein,
Die Silb in Reimen zwinge
Zu Lob den Ehren dein.
Dass ich mag fröhlich heben an,
Von deinem Wort zu singen.
Herr, wollest mir beistahn.
Ewig dein Wort tut bleiben,
Wie Jesaja meldt,
In seinem Buch tut schreiben
Eh wird vergehn die Welt.
Und was Gott selber je beschuf
Sollt es alles verderben
Er tät kein Widerruf.
Jesus das Wort des Vaters
Ist kommen in die Welt
Mit großen Wundertaten
Verkauft um schnödes Geld
Durch Judas seine Jünger ein'
Ward er in Tod gegeben
Jesus das Lämmelein.
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About Hilf Gott, dass mirs gelinge
Johann Hermann Schein's sacred hymn, Hilf Gott, dass mirs gelinge, is set for SATB choir. The German text expresses a fervent prayer for divine assistance in composing praises to God. The singer asks for help in bringing words into rhyme to glorify the Creator, and for the strength to joyfully sing of His word. The hymn then reflects on the eternal nature of God's word, as foretold by Isaiah, contrasting it with the transience of the world and all creation. It moves on to Jesus, the Word of the Father, who came to the world, performing miracles before being betrayed and given over to death. The text concludes by referencing the Last Supper and the institution of the Eucharist, with Jesus taking the bread and calling it his body, given for humanity.
