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Now Blessed be Thou, Christ Jesu
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Now Blessed be Thou, Christ Jesu by Anonymous — Lyrics
Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ,
Daß du Mensch geboren bist
Von einer Jungfrau, das ist wahr;
Des freuet sich der Engel Schar.
Kyrieleis!
Des ew'gen Vaters einig Kind
Jetzt man in der Krippen findt,
In unser armes Fleisch und Blut
Verkleidet sich das ewig Gut.
Kyrieleis!
Den aller Welt Kreis nie beschloß,
Der liegt in Marien Schoß;
Er ist ein Kindlein worden klein,
Der alle Ding' erhält allein.
Kyrieleis!
Das ew'ge Licht geht da herein,
Gibt der Welt ein'n neuen Schein;
Es leucht't wohl mitten in der Nacht
Und uns des Lichtes Kinder macht.
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About Now Blessed be Thou, Christ Jesu
This setting of the well-known German Advent hymn Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ is for SATB choir. The music unfolds with clear four-part harmony, reflecting the devotional nature of the text. The German lyrics speak of the joy of Christ's birth, the wonder of the Incarnation, and the light that the newborn King brings to the world. The composer, whose name is unknown, crafts a melody that is both stately and accessible, with the four voices often moving together in homophonic passages. The piece captures the awe and celebration inherent in the Advent season, offering a direct and heartfelt musical expression of faith.
