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Insurmountable strong hero, Saint Michael is a spiritual song with cultural and historical significance. The text, which has been published since 1621, is ascribed to Friedrich Spee (1591–1635) with slight text variations .
The song is included in the praise of God in 1975 under No. 606, but no longer in the common part of the praise of God in 2013 .
Lore
The song was first published in German with a melody in the Bell'Vedére or Würzburger Lustgärtlein from 1621. It is an early work by Friedrich Spee, which was probably composed during his work in Würzburg. It later appeared in Latin in the Jesuit hymn book Psalteriolum of 1642. The origin of the melody can be traced back to the Dutch hymn book of the Antwerp diocese “Het Prieel”, p. 255, published in 1614 ; the melody sung to this day comes from the hymn book printed in 1623 in the Cologne office of 'Peter von Brachel'. It is characterized by a characteristic 6/4 rhythm.
content
The song invokes the Archangel Michael as a warrior of God for the church and as an aid against evil. The biblical background is Rev 12 : 7–9 EU . In the context of the Thirty Years' War, the song can also be understood as an expression of the longing of the German people for the help of God and angels and for peace. St. Michael is the patron saint of Germany.
Insurmountably strong hero,
Saint Michael !,
come to our
aid, go to the field!
Help us in the struggle, guide us
to victory,
Saint Michael!
The church is commanded to you;
St. Michael!
you are our protector
and patron.
Help us in the struggle, guide us
to victory,
Saint Michael!
You are the heavenly master of the banner,
St. Michael!
the angels are your royal army.
Help us in the struggle, guide us
to victory,
Saint Michael!
The dragon you took hold of,
St. Michael!
and caught under your foot.
Help us in the struggle, guide us
to victory,
Saint Michael!
Protect
St. Michael with your shield and sword !
the church, the shepherd and the hearth.
Help us in the struggle, guide us
to victory,
Saint Michael!
literature
- ^ A b Karl Keller: The St. Michaelslied by Friedrich Spee and "Der deutsche Michel" , historicum.net pdf
- ↑ Michael Härring: Friedrich Spee. The anonymous spiritual songs before 1623. Philological studies and sources 63, Berlin, 1979, pp. 109–112. http://www.zeno.org/nid/20005702224
- ↑ Light of the new day on bistummainz.de