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Jesu, großer Wunderstern, WoO VI 17, No. 7
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Jesu, großer Wunderstern, WoO VI 17, No. 7 by Max Reger — Lyrics
Jesu, großer Wunderstern,
der aus Jakob ist erschienen,
meine Seele will so gern
dir an deinem Feste dienen.
Nimm doch, nimm doch gnädig an,
was ich Armer schenken kann.
Nimm das Gold des Glaubens hin,
wie ich´s von dir selber habe
und damit beschenket bin;
so ist dir´s die liebste Gabe.
Lass es auch bewährt und rein
in der Glut des Kreuzes sein.
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About Jesu, großer Wunderstern, WoO VI 17, No. 7
Max Reger, a composer known for his rich harmonic language and often complex textures, wrote this setting of a German hymn text. Jesu, großer Wunderstern is for SATB choir and explores themes of devotion and offering. The lyrics present the soul wishing to serve Jesus, offering symbolic gifts of gold (faith), frankincense (prayer), and myrrh (repentance) as expressions of love and a plea for grace. The text emphasizes the transformative power of faith and the solace found in repentance, culminating in a joyous affirmation of divine acceptance. This sacred piece offers a profound exploration of spiritual commitment and the believer's relationship with Christ.
