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Grosser Gott
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns, Descants
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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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Grosser Gott by Fr. Ignaz Franz — Lyrics
1. Großer Gott, wir loben dich;
Herr, wir preisen deine Stärke.
Vor dir neigt die Erde sich
und bewundert deine Werke.
Wie du warst vor aller Zeit,
so bleibst du in Ewigkeit.
2. Alles, was dich preisen kann,
Cherubim und Seraphinen
stimmen dir ein Loblied an;
alle Engel, die dir dienen,
rufen dir stets ohne Ruh
Heilig, heilig, heilig! zu.
3. Heilig, Herr Gott Zebaoth!
Heilig, Herr der Himmelsheere!
Starker Helfer in der Not!
Himmel, Erde, Luft und Meere
sind erfüllt von deinem Ruhm;
alles ist dein Eigentum.
4. Der Apostel heilger Chor,
der Propheten hehre Menge
schickt zu deinem Thron empor
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About Grosser Gott
Ignaz Franz's Grosser Gott is a powerful German hymn suitable for SATB choir with an optional unison line. It is a sacred piece, offering a profound expression of divine praise. The text, beginning with "Großer Gott, wir loben dich" (Great God, we praise thee), articulates awe and adoration for God's strength and eternal nature. It draws upon biblical imagery, referencing the worship of cherubim, seraphim, and angels, and echoes the acclamation "Holy, holy, holy!" The lyrics further enumerate those who offer praise: the apostles, prophets, and martyrs. This hymn serves as a congregational song of devotion, suitable for various liturgical settings, inviting full choral and congregational participation.
