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Komm, heilger Geist, o Schöpfer du
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SAB · Charles Pearson
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Komm, heilger Geist, o Schöpfer du by Hugo Distler — Lyrics
1. Komm, heilger Geist, o Schöpfer du,
sprich deinen armen Seelen zu:
erfüll mit Gnaden, süßer Gast,
die Brust, die du geschaffen hast.
2. Zünd uns ein Licht an im Verstand,
entflamm das Herz in Liebesbrand,
stärk unser schwaches Fleisch und Blut
durch deiner Gottheit starken Mut.
3. Der du der Tröster bist genannt,
des allerhöchsten Gottes Pfand,
du Liebesquell, du Lebensbronn,
du Herzensalbung, Gnadensonn!
4. Du siebenfaches Gnadengut,
du Hand des Herrn, die Wunder tut;
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About Komm, heilger Geist, o Schöpfer du
This motet is ideal for Pentecost services, invoking the Holy Spirit as creator and comforter. The German text, a prayer for divine inspiration and strength, is powerfully set by Hugo Distler for SAB choir. The music calls upon the Spirit to fill hearts with grace, enlighten minds, and strengthen the faithful against adversity. It asks for guidance towards peace and protection from evil, highlighting the Spirit's role as the source of wisdom and the enabler of clear speech. Distler's setting is a deeply spiritual reflection on the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, making it a fitting choice for occasions celebrating divine presence and guidance within the church.
