At the vigil Mass last night, our talented organist ran through the interludes of "Wachet Auf" with enthusiasm and vigor, lifting us up to Advent hope that our new pastor Fr. Fitzgerald had just identified in his First Sunday of Advent sermon. I must thank Christopher Idle, our contemporary, for reworking the lyrics of the original into a clearly Advent piece.
Links:
What we sang, with Bible references.
The Bach Cantata, Leipzig, 1731, with German text and translation.
Philipp Nicholai (1556-1608), Lutheran pastor, poet, and hymnist.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I love the Wachet Auf, and was so pleasantly surprised that you recognized it. It presents a wonderful opportunity that it was worked into a hymn that may be sung normally at mass. Thanks again for your kindness and I hope that you have a wonderful Advent and Christmas Season. Regards, Alfred Allongo
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