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Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ by Balthasar Resinarius — Lyrics
Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ,
Daß du Mensch geboren bist
Von einer Jungfrau, das ist wahr;
Des freuet sich der Engel Schar.
Kyrieleis!
Des ew'gen Vaters einig Kind
Jetzt man in der Krippen findt,
In unser armes Fleisch und Blut
Verkleidet sich das ewig Gut.
Kyrieleis!
Den aller Welt Kreis nie beschloß,
Der liegt in Marien Schoß;
Er ist ein Kindlein worden klein,
Der alle Ding' erhält allein.
Kyrieleis!
Das ew'ge Licht geht da herein,
Gibt der Welt ein'n neuen Schein;
Es leucht't wohl mitten in der Nacht
Und uns des Lichtes Kinder macht.
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About Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ
Balthasar Resinarius's Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ is a sacred motet for STTB voices. The German text is a popular Advent hymn by Martin Luther, celebrating the Incarnation of Christ. The composer's setting is direct and expressive, with the four parts weaving together to convey the devotional message. The music reflects the joy and wonder of the Nativity, with the choir conveying the angelic praise and human awe at God becoming man. The text speaks of Christ being born of a virgin, the joy of the angels, and the eternal Son of the Father found in a manger. It emphasizes the profound mystery of the divine entering the human condition, bringing light and salvation to the world.
