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Erhalt uns Herr
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Erhalt uns Herr by Jörgen Presten — Lyrics
1. Verse, original wording
Erhalt’ uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort
und steur des Bapsts und Türcken mordt,
Die Jesum Christum deinen Sohn,
stürzen wollen von seinem Thron.
Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort
und steure deiner Feinde Mord,
die Jesum Christum deinen Sohn,
stürzen wollen von deinem Thron.
Beweis dein Macht, Herr Jesu Christ,
der du ein Herr aller Herren bist,
beschirm dein arme Christenheit,
daß sie dich lob in Ewigkeit.
Gott heilger Geist, du Tröster wert,
gib deim Volk einrlei Sinn auf Erd,
steh bei uns in der letzten Not,
gleit uns ins Leben aus dem Tod.
Ihr Anschläg Herr zu nichte mach
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About Erhalt uns Herr
This hymn, Erhalt uns Herr, is a powerful plea for divine protection in times of religious and political strife. Its German text implores God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit to preserve His word and shield Christendom from its enemies, who seek to overthrow Christ from his throne. The SSATBB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures, fitting for a congregational hymn or a reflective anthem. The text expresses a deep faith and a prayer for unity and steadfastness in the face of adversity, seeking divine aid to overcome worldly threats and attain eternal life. It is a prayer for strength and guidance, echoing the historical struggles of the early Protestant church.
