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Also hat Gott die Welt geliebet
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Also hat Gott die Welt geliebet by Wolfgang Carl Briegel — Lyrics
Also hat Gott die Welt geliebet,
daß er seinen eingebornen Sohn gab
auf daß alle, die an ihn glauben
nicht verloren werden
sondern das ewige Leben haben.
Denn Gott hat seinen Sohn nicht gesand in die Welt,
daß er die Welt richte,
sondern daß die Welt durch ihn selig werde.
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About Also hat Gott die Welt geliebet
Wolfgang Carl Briegel was a prolific composer of sacred music in 17th-century Germany. This motet, Also hat Gott die Welt geliebet, is a powerful setting of John 3:16-17 and related verses. Sung in German by a SATB choir, the text focuses on God's love for the world, the gift of his son, and the promise of eternal life for believers. Briegel's music reflects the profound theological message, offering a rich and expressive devotional experience for the choir and listeners alike. This piece stands as a significant example of German Baroque sacred polyphony, conveying deep spiritual conviction through its choral texture and German text.
