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Hosianna! Gott erscheinet!
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems, Burial / Funeral Hymns
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Hosianna! Gott erscheinet! by Johann Adam Hiller — Lyrics
Hosianna! Gott erscheinet!
Nun hat mein Auge g'nug geweinet;
der Himmel öffnet sich vor mir!
Gottes Engel steigen nieder;
Heil mir! Dass ich, verklärte Brüder,
das Antlitz Gottes schau', wie ihr!
Wie? Ist mein Leben schon, der kurze Traum, entfloh'n?
Und nun ewig soll ich mich freun und selig sein?
Vollender, ja, dein Reich ist mein.
Welt und Hölle sind bezwungen;
ich habe nun das Heil errungen,
das deine müden Streiter krönt.
Matt vom schweren Pilgerstabe,
sehnt' ich mich oft nach meinem Grabe,
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About Hosianna! Gott erscheinet!
Written for a funeral, this German anthem offers comfort and transcendence. The text speaks of the soul's release from earthly suffering and the joyful anticipation of heavenly peace. "Hosianna! Gott erscheinet!" describes the opening of the heavens, the descent of angels, and the soul beholding the face of God. It contrasts the brevity of life with eternal joy, proclaiming that the world and hell have been overcome. The composer, Johann Adam Hiller, sets this profound text for SATB choir, guiding listeners from mourning to the ultimate triumph of salvation. It speaks of the weariness of the earthly pilgrimage and the longing for rest in God's embrace.
