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Hilff Gott
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Hilff Gott by Adam Gumpelzhaimer — Lyrics
Hilf Gott das wir die Obrikeit
welch da ist Gottesordnung,
gehorsam sein inn lieb und leid
und folgen ihr anfordung,
inn dem was leib und güt berifft
wider g'wissen und unser pflicht,
uns wider sie nicht setzen.
Aber das Herz uns halte rein,
das er nirgends hin wancke,
dein Wort dasselb regier allein
das nicht ihns Teüffels gstancke
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About Hilff Gott
This SAT setting of Hilf Gott, by Adam Gumpelzhaimer, is a sacred hymn in German. The text prays for obedience to earthly authorities as ordained by God, and for purity of heart and steadfastness in faith amidst persecution. It asks for God's word to rule the heart, preventing deviation towards false teachings. The singers are urged to remain true to their confession of faith, even in the face of suffering and pain, seeking God's protection and the public acknowledgement of His name and word. Gumpelzhaimer's setting would have been used in Lutheran contexts during the Reformation era and beyond.
