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Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier by Johann Sebastian Bach — Lyrics
1. Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier,
o Jesulein, mein Leben,
ich stehe, bring und schenke dir,
was du mir hast gegeben.
Nimm hin, es ist mein Geist und Sinn,
Herz, Seel und Mut, nimm alles hin
und lass dirs wohlgefallen.
2. Du hast mit deiner Lieb erfüllt
mein Adern und Geblüte,
dein schöner Glanz, dein süßes Bild
liegt mir stets im Gemüte,
und wie mag es auch anders sein?
Wie könnt ich dich, mein Herzelein,
aus meinem Herzen lassen?
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About Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier
This sacred Christmas motet by J.S. Bach is suitable for SATB, SSAB choirs, or a solo soprano. The German text expresses profound devotion at the manger of the infant Jesus. The singer pledges their entire being – spirit, mind, heart, soul, and courage – to the Christ child, inspired by the divine love that has filled them. The lyrics reflect on God's predestination, noting that Christ was born for the singer even before their own birth, and that their heart was already chosen before they knew God. It is a deeply personal meditation on faith and divine grace during the Christmas season.
