Christ, der du bist der helle Tag (Hugo Distler): Difference between revisions
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1. Christ, You | 1. Lord Christ, You are the Light of day, | ||
with You the | with You the darkness must away, | ||
You bring to us the Father's light; | You bring to us the Father's light; | ||
You are the Minister of Light. | You are the Minister of Light. | ||
2. O dearest Lord, guard us this night | 2. O dearest Lord, guard us this night, | ||
protect us from the Devil's might, | |||
and | and may we sweetly rest in You | ||
and | in sleep and safe from Satan's rule. | ||
3. So now in Your dear Name we sleep, | 3. So now in Your dear Name we sleep, | ||
while Your dear angel watch will keep. | while Your dear angel watch will keep. | ||
Our holy Lord, the | Our holy Lord, the Trinity, | ||
we give You praise eternally. | we give You praise eternally. | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:36, 19 January 2022
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- Editor: Charles Pearson (submitted 2017-10-13). Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 171 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: English lyrics: Lord Christ, You are the light of day
- Editor: Charles Pearson (submitted 2017-10-13). Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 173 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes:
General Information
Title: Christ, der du bist der helle Tag
Composer: Hugo Distler
Lyricist: Erasmus Albercreate page
Number of voices: 3vv Voicing: SAB
Genre: Sacred, Motet
Language: German
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1933 in Der Jahrkreis, no. 47
Description: Evening song, 3 vv., strophic
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Original text and translations
German text 1. Christ, der du bist der helle Tag, |
English translation 1. Lord Christ, You are the Light of day, |