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Gelobt sei Gott im höchsten Thron
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Gelobt sei Gott im höchsten Thron by Melchior Vulpius — Lyrics
Gelobt sei Gott im höchsten Thron
samt seinem eingebornen Sohn,
der für uns hat genug getan.
Halleluja, Halleluja, Halleluja.
Des Morgens früh am dritten Tag,
da noch der Stein am Grabe lag,
erstand er frei ohn alle Klag.
Halleluja, Halleluja, Halleluja.
Der Engel sprach: "Ei fürcht’ euch nicht;
denn ich weiß wohl, was euch gebricht.
Ihr sucht Jesum, den findt ihr nicht."
Halleluja, Halleluja, Halleluja.
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About Gelobt sei Gott im höchsten Thron
Melchior Vulpius's motet Gelobt sei Gott im höchsten Thron is a sacred work for SATB choir, sung in German. The text celebrates the resurrection of Christ. It opens with praise to God and his Son, noting Christ's atonement. The following verses describe the discovery of the empty tomb on the third day, with an angel reassuring the women that Jesus has risen, overcoming all suffering. The motet concludes with a plea to Jesus Christ, asking him to grant salvation, and to prepare believers' hearts. The repeated "Halleluja" sections lend a joyous and exultant character to the music, reinforcing the Easter message of triumph over death.
