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Christus, Op. 97
Staff Notation • Sacred, Oratorios, Lenten Hymns
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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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Christus, Op. 97 by Felix Mendelssohn — Lyrics
Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern
Voll Gnad und Wahrheit von dem Herrn,
Die süße Wurzel Jesse!
Du Sohn Davids aus Jakobs Stamm,
Mein König und mein Bräutigam,
Hast mir mein Herz besessen,
Lieblich, freundlich,
Schön und herrlich, groß und ehrlich,
Reich von Gaben,
Hoch und sehr prächtig erhaben!
Ei meine Perl’, du werte Kron,
Wahr’ Gottes und Mariens Sohn,
Ein hochgeborner König!
Mein Herz heißt dich ein Himmelsblum;
Dein süßes Evangelium
Ist lauter Milch und Honig.
Ei mein Blümlein,
Hosianna! Himmlisch Manna,
Das wir essen,
Deiner kann ich nicht vergessen!
Geuß sehr tief in das Herz hinein,
Du leuchtend Kleinod, edler Stein,
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About Christus, Op. 97
These opening verses paint a vivid picture of Christ as the bright morning star, full of grace and truth. The text hails him as the root of Jesse, Son of David, and the composer's king and bridegroom, who has captured his heart. He is described as lovely, friendly, beautiful, glorious, great, noble, and highly exalted. The verses then address him as a precious pearl, a worthy crown, and the Son of God and Mary, a king of high birth. His sweet Gospel is likened to milk and honey, and the singer implores Christ to pour his love's flame deeply into their heart. This setting for SATB voices, with German and English translations provided, comes from Mendelssohn's oratorio Christus.
