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Jesu du lieber Bräutigam
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Jesu du lieber Bräutigam by Samuel Friedrich Capricornus — Lyrics
Jesu du lieber Bräutigam wert,
mein höchste Zierd auf dieser Erd,
an dir allein ich mich ergetz
weit über alle güldne Schätz.
Wenn ich mein Hoffnung stell zu dir,
so fühl ich Fried und Trost in mir.
Wann ich in Nötenbet und sing,
so wird mein Herz recht guter Ding.
So oft ich nur gedenk an dich,
all mein gemüt erfreuet sich.
Dein Geist bezeugt das solches frei,
des ewigen Lebens Vorschmack sei.
Drum will ich, weil ich lebe noch,
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About Jesu du lieber Bräutigam
Samuel Friedrich Capricornus's sacred motet Jesu du lieber Bräutigam is set for treble, treble, and bass voices (SSB). The German text expresses profound devotion to Christ, whom the singer addresses as a cherished bridegroom. The lyrics speak of finding joy and solace in Jesus, surpassing any worldly treasure. The composer's setting highlights the text's themes of faith, comfort in tribulation, and the anticipation of eternal life. The music would have been conceived within the Lutheran tradition of the 17th century, where such devotional texts were common in sacred music. The intimate voicing for SSB suggests a smaller ensemble or a domestic devotional context.
