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Der Bräutgam wird bald ruffen
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Der Bräutgam wird bald ruffen by Melchior Franck — Lyrics
Der Bräutgam wird bald ruffen/
kompt all ihr Hochzeitgäst/
hilff Gott daß wir nicht schlaffen/
in sünden schlummer fest/
bald habn in unsern Händen/
die Lampen/ Oel und Liecht/
und dörffen uns nicht wenden/
von deinem Angesicht.
Der König wird bald kommen/
die Hochzeitgäst besehn/
wer für ihm wird verstummen/
dem wirds sehr ubel gehn/
O Gott hilff daß ich habe/
das rechte Hochzeit Kleid/
den Glauben deine Gabe/
zu geben rechten Bscheid.
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About Der Bräutgam wird bald ruffen
Melchior Franck composed this sacred hymn in German for SATTB choir. The text draws a vivid analogy between a wedding feast and the Christian's readiness for the Second Coming of Christ. The composer urges listeners to stay awake and prepared, holding their lamps lit with faith, lest they be found wanting when the bridegroom, Christ, arrives. The lyrics speak of the need for the correct wedding garment – faith, given as a gift from God – and a plea for divine guidance through difficult times. The faithful soul seeks to remain steadfast in faith, preparing diligently for the eternal joy of the wedding feast.
