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Herr Gott, nun sei gepreiset
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Herr Gott, nun sei gepreiset by Melchior Franck — Lyrics
1. Herr Gott, nun sei gepreiset,
Wir sag'n dir großen Dank.
Du hast uns wohl gespeiset,
Gegeb'n ein'n guten Trank.
Dein' Mildigkeit zu merken
Und unsern Glaub'n zu stärken,
Dass du seist unser Gott.
2. Ob wir solch's hab'n genommen
Mit Lust und Übermaaß,
Dadurch wir möchten kommen
Vielleicht in deinen Hass.
So wollst du's uns aus Gnaden,
Herr, ja nicht lassen schaden
Durch Christum, deinen Sohn.
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About Herr Gott, nun sei gepreiset
Melchior Franck's Herr Gott, nun sei gepreiset is a sacred motet for SATB choir. The music opens with a jubilant and direct expression of praise, reflecting the text's opening sentiment of gratitude for God's provision. The German lyrics offer thanks for sustenance, asking for forgiveness if excess has led to sin, and praying for spiritual nourishment and strength in faith. The motet moves through these themes with a four-part texture, offering a rich yet clear harmonic language. Franck's setting emphasizes the prayerful supplication and the hopeful assurance found in the text, making it a fitting piece for services of thanksgiving or general devotion.
