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Ich frewe mich
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Ich frewe mich by Joachim a Burgk — Lyrics
Ich frewe mich der groszen Lieb,
die mir reichlich erzeiget,
dass ich nicht in der Hellen blieb;
hat sich zu mir geneiget
vom hohen Himmelreich
und ist mir worden gleich.
Knechtisch erweise Jesus Christ
der aller Herren Herr ist.
Er hat sich selbst ernidriget,
so tief herab gelassen,
dass er des Vaters Wille thet,
ganz volkomlichermaszen.
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About Ich frewe mich
Joachim a Burgk's setting of Ich frewe mich is a four-part sacred hymn for SATB choir. The music opens with a joyful declaration of faith, reflecting the German text's theme of rejoicing in Christ's love. It describes his condescension from heaven, his willing suffering and death for humanity, and his ultimate exaltation by God. The setting moves through different textures, with the voices often working in homophony to deliver the clear message of Christ's divine nature and his role as Lord, equal in honour with the Father. This hymn would serve well as a confident affirmation of faith.
