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Jesus das zarte Kindelein
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Jesus das zarte Kindelein by André Vierendeels — Lyrics
Jesus das zarte Kindelein,
wolte dem G'sätz gehörsam seyn,
und opffren sein erstes Blut.
Am achten Tag der Beschneydung gut,
O Göttliches Blut, O thewres Werth,
bespreng uns und die gantze Erd.
Grosz war dein Demuth Jesu Christ,
grosz dein Geduld, und Liebe ist,
welche so früh, so herzlich litt
ein so schmertzliche Mund und Schnitt,
dein grosse Weiszheid hie uns zeigt
beschneiden unser Neyligkeit.
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About Jesus das zarte Kindelein
André Vierendeels sets a German text for TTB choir in this sacred hymn. The devotional words reflect on the infant Jesus’s obedience to Jewish law, specifically his circumcision on the eighth day. The lyrics express the profound humility, patience, and love shown by Christ through this early suffering, highlighting his divine wisdom. The text then expands to a personal plea for spiritual circumcision, a desire to cut away sinful inclinations from all parts of the body and mind, in order to follow Christ more closely. The music aims to convey the deep spiritual significance of this act of devotion and sacrifice.
