Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh allzeit (Hugo Distler)
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- (Posted 2017-09-18) CPDL #46377:
- Editor: Charles Pearson (submitted 2017-09-18). Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 304 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: English lyrics: What my God wills must come to pass:
- (Posted 2017-09-18) CPDL #46376:
- Editor: Charles Pearson (submitted 2017-09-18). Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 312 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: :
General Information
Title: Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh allzeit
Composer: Hugo Distler
Lyricist: Uncertaincreate page
Number of voices: 3vv Voicing: SAB
Genre: Sacred, Motet
Language: German
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1933 in Der Jahrkreis, no. 28
Description: Trust motet, 4 vv., strophic.
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Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at Was mein Gott will.
English translation
1. Whate my God wills must come to pass,
His will is best and righteous;
to those whose faith is fixed and fast
He offers aid that's priceless.
He helps us when we call on Him,
and lovingly corrects us.
But trust in Him, depend on Him,
He never will neglect us.
2. God is hope, my comforter,
my confidence and treasure;
what my God wills is my desire,
I shall oppose it never.
His word is sure, for ev'ry hair
upon my head He numbers.
He guards and keeps, and never sleeps,
His watchful eye ne'er slumbers.
3. I'll gladly leave this earthly life,
as God's will has ordained it,
repair to God, leave earthly strife
knowing that He has planned it.
My soul commits as He sees fit
when my life's breath has faltered.
O righteous Lord, by Your true word
sin, death, and hell are conquered.
4. One more request of You I seek,
and You will not refuse it:
should I against some wrong be weak,
help me to stand against it.
Help, steer, and arm me against harm,
and I will give You praise, then.
Who asks, to him it shall be giv'n.
In joy we sing out, Amen.