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Dank sagen wir alle Gott
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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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.
SATB · Gerd Eichler
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Dank sagen wir alle Gott by Johann Hermann Schein — Lyrics
Grates nunc omnes reddamus Domino Deo
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qui sua nativitate nos liberavit
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About Dank sagen wir alle Gott
This sacred hymn, Dank sagen wir alle Gott, is set for SATB choir. Its text combines Latin and German, reflecting a tradition of sacred music where Latin liturgical phrases might be interspersed with vernacular reflections. The opening Latin text, Grates nunc omnes reddamus Domino Deo, calls for all to give thanks to God for delivering us from diabolical power through His nativity. It urges us to sing with the angels, proclaiming eternal glory in excelsis. Johann Hermann Schein's setting would have been composed for a Lutheran context, likely for use within church services. The piece offers a powerful expression of gratitude and heavenly praise through its rich vocal texture.
