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Freut euch, ihr lieben Christen
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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Freut euch, ihr lieben Christen by Johann Hermann Schein — Lyrics
Freut euch, ihr lieben Christen,
Freut euch von Herzen sehr!
Euch ist geboren Christus,
Recht gute neue Mär.
Es singen uns die Engel
Aus Gottes hohem Thron,
Gar lieblich tun sie singen,
Fürwahr ein süßen Ton.
Also tun sie nun singen:
Das Kindlein ist euch hold.
Es ist des Vaters Wille,
Der hats also gewollt.
Es ist euch dargegeben,
Dadurch ihr solltet han
Des Vaters Gunst und Segen,
Sein Gnad ist aufgetan.
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About Freut euch, ihr lieben Christen
This sacred motet by Johann Hermann Schein is for SATB choir and is sung in German. The text rejoices in the birth of Christ, presenting it as good news delivered by the angels. It emphasizes that the Christ child, though appearing small and humble, is Lord of all, having already defeated death, the devil, sin, and hell. This piece is suitable for Christmas services, offering a message of profound joy and divine grace through the Incarnation. Schein was a significant composer of the German Baroque, and this motet reflects the rich contrapuntal and expressive style of the era.
