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Five spiritual songs
Translations © by Michael P Rosewall
Song Cycle by Anton von Webern (1883 - 1945)
View original-language texts alone: Fünf geistliche Lieder
1. Das Kreuz
Language: German (Deutsch)
Das Kreuz, das mußt' er tragen bis an die selbige Statt, wo er gemartert ward. Maria, die stund auch dabei und weint' ganz bitterlich um ihren Jesu Christ. 'O Mutter, laß das Weinen! Die Martern, die sind klein, das Himmelreich ist mein.'
by Peter Rosegger (1843 - 1918)
1. The cross
Language: English
The cross he was obliged to bear to the very place Where he was to endure cruelty. Mary stood nearby as well And wept with utter bitterness For her Jesus, the Christ. "O Mother, cease your weeping! These torments are small, But the kingdom of heaven is mine."
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Word count: 48
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2. Morgenlied
Language: German (Deutsch)
Steht auf, ihr lieben Kinderlein, Der Morgenstern mit hellem Schein Läßt sich sehn frei gleich wie ein Held Und leuchtet in die ganze Welt. Sei willkommen, du lieber Tag, Vor dir die Nacht nicht bleiben mag, Leucht uns in unsre Herzen fein Mit deinem himmelischen Schein.
Text Authorship:
- from Volkslieder (Folksongs) , "Morgenlied", appears in Des Knaben Wunderhorn
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Note: the first stanza was used by Alberus in Steht auf, ihr lieben Kinderlein, set by Reger as "Morgengesang".
2. Song of morning
Language: English
Arise, beloved children, The morning star, with brilliant light Has broken forth like a conqueror And brightens the entire world. Be welcome, you lovely day, Before you, the night can't bear to remain. Shine magnificently into our hearts With your heavenly radiance.
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- a text in German (Deutsch) from Volkslieder (Folksongs) , "Morgenlied", appears in Des Knaben Wunderhorn
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Line count: 8
Word count: 42
Translation © by Michael P Rosewall
3. In Gottes Namen aufstehn
Language: German (Deutsch)
In Gottes Namen aufstehn, gegen Gott gehen, gegen Gott treten, zum himmlischen Vater beten, daß er uns verleih lieb Englein drei: der erste, der uns weist, der zweite, der uns speist, der dritt, der uns behüt und bewahrt, daß uns an Leib und Seel nichts widerfahrt.
Text Authorship:
- by Peter Rosegger (1843 - 1918), no title, appears in Als ich noch der Waldbauernbub war, in Chapter 23, "In der Christnacht", first published 1902
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by Peter Rosegger (1843 - 1918)
3. In God's name, arise
Language: English
In God's name, arise, Venture toward God, Walk toward God, Pray to the heavenly father That he might bestow to us Three beloved spirits: The first, who guides us The second, who nourishes us The third, who guards and preserves us, That no misfortune befall body or soul.
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- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © 2011 by Michael P Rosewall, (re)printed on this website with kind permission. To reprint and distribute this author's work for concert programs, CD booklets, etc., you may ask the copyright-holder(s) directly or ask us; we are authorized to grant permission on their behalf. Please provide the translator's name when contacting us.
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Based on:
- a text in German (Deutsch) by Peter Rosegger (1843 - 1918), no title, appears in Als ich noch der Waldbauernbub war, in Chapter 23, "In der Christnacht", first published 1902
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This text was added to the website: 2011-01-24
Line count: 10
Word count: 48
Translation © by Michael P Rosewall
4. Mein Weg geht jetzt vorüber
Language: German (Deutsch)
...
Mein Weg geht jetzt vorüber:
O Welt, was acht' ich dein?
Der Himmel ist mir lieber,
Da muß ich fahren ein:
Mich nicht zu sehr beladen
Weil ich wegfertig bin.
In Gottes Fried' und Gnaden
Fahr' ich mit Freud' dahin.
by Johann Siegfried (1564 - 1637)
4.
Language: English
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Text Authorship:
- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © 2011 by Michael P Rosewall, (re)printed on this website with kind permission. To reprint and distribute this author's work for concert programs, CD booklets, etc., you may ask the copyright-holder(s) directly or ask us; we are authorized to grant permission on their behalf. Please provide the translator's name when contacting us.
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- a text in German (Deutsch) by Johann Siegfried (1564 - 1637), "Sterbe-Lied"
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Note: this is a translation of Webern's version of the text (stanza 2)
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Line count: 8
Word count: 46
Translation © by Michael P Rosewall
5. Fahr hin, o Seel', zu deinem Gott
Language: German (Deutsch)
Fahr hin, o Seel', zu deinem Gott, der dich aus nichts gestaltet, der dich erlöst durch seinen Tod, den Himmel offen haltet. Fahr hin zu dem, der in der Tauf die Unschuld dir gegeben, Er nehme dich barmherzig auf in jenes bess're Leben.
Text Authorship:
- by Peter Rosegger (1843 - 1918), appears in Erdsegen: vertrauliche Sonntagsbriefe eines Bauernknechtes, ein Kulturroman, first published 1900
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by Peter Rosegger (1843 - 1918)
5. Venture forth, O soul, to your God
Language: English
Venture forth, O soul, to your God, Who has formed you out of nothingness, Who has saved you through his death, And who holds open the heavens. Venture forth to the one, who by baptism Has granted innocence to you. God lovingly lifts you Into the better life to come.
Text Authorship:
- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © 2011 by Michael P Rosewall, (re)printed on this website with kind permission. To reprint and distribute this author's work for concert programs, CD booklets, etc., you may ask the copyright-holder(s) directly or ask us; we are authorized to grant permission on their behalf. Please provide the translator's name when contacting us.
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Based on:
- a text in German (Deutsch) by Peter Rosegger (1843 - 1918), appears in Erdsegen: vertrauliche Sonntagsbriefe eines Bauernknechtes, ein Kulturroman, first published 1900
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This text was added to the website: 2011-01-24
Line count: 8
Word count: 50
Translation © by Michael P Rosewall