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Jesu, meine Freude
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Jesu, meine Freude by Felix Mendelssohn — Lyrics
1. Jesu, meine Freude,
Meines Herzens Weide,
Jesu, meine Zier,
Ach, wie lang, ach lange
Ist dem Herzen bange
Und verlangt nach dir!
Gottes Lamm, mein Bräutigam,
Außer dir soll mir auf Erden
Nichts sonst Liebers werden.
2. Unter deinem Schirmen
Bin ich vor den Stürmen
Aller Feinde frei.
Lass den Satan wittern,
Lass den Feind erbittern,
Mir steht Jesus bei.
Ob es jetzt gleich kracht und blitzt,
Ob gleich Sünd' und Hölle schrecken:
Jesus will mich decken.
3. Trotz dem alten Drachen,
Trotz des Todes Rachen,
Trotz der Furcht darzu!
Tobe, Welt, und springe,
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About Jesu, meine Freude
Felix Mendelssohn’s Jesu, meine Freude is a sacred work for SATB choir, sung in German. This hymn text expresses deep personal devotion and longing for Jesus. The opening verses speak of Jesus as the joy and comfort of the heart, a refuge from the storms of life and the attacks of enemies. The choir would typically sing this reflective piece during times of spiritual contemplation or devotion, perhaps within a Lenten or Easter context. The music reflects the text’s themes of comfort and steadfast faith, offering solace and assurance to the singers and listeners alike. It is a powerful expression of spiritual yearning and ultimate trust.
