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Also hat Gott die Welt geliebet
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Also hat Gott die Welt geliebet by Johann Rosenmüller — Lyrics
Also hat Gott die Welt geliebet,
daß er seinen eingebornen Sohn gab
auf daß alle die an ihn gläuben
nicht verloren werden
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About Also hat Gott die Welt geliebet
Johann Rosenmüller was a significant German composer of the Baroque era. This motet, Also hat Gott die Welt geliebet, is a sacred work for SSATB voices, sung in German. The text is taken from the Gospel of John, a passage that forms the basis of the popular hymn 'Now Thank We All Our God'. It speaks of God's love for the world, sending his son not to judge but to save. Rosenmüller's setting would have been composed for Lutheran services, likely in Leipzig where he was active for many years. The music reflects the profound theological message of the text, offering a powerful and devotional experience for choir and listeners alike.
