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"In dir ist Freude"
Christian hymn
English"In Thee Is Gladness"
Textby Cyriacus Schneegaß
LanguageGerman
Melodyby Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi
Published1594 (1594)

"In dir ist Freude" (In You Is Joy) is a German hymn with text attributed to Cyriacus Schneegaß, written to a 1591 dance song melody by Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi. It was first published in a collection of Christmas carols in Erfurt in 1594, and then published again in 1598. Johann Sebastian Bach composed a chorale prelude, BWV 615, as part of his Orgelbüchlein. The song is part of the common Protestant hymnal Evangelisches Gesangbuch, and of many hymnals and songbooks, including ecumenical collections. It was translated by Catherine Winkworth as "In Thee Is Gladness".

History

The text of "In dir ist Freude" is written to a secular melody.[1][2] The tune by Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi was first published in 1591, for an Italian dancing song, "A lieta vita amor ci invita" (Amor invites to a merry life) that has elements of song for entertainment.[1][3] Text and tune of "In dir ist Freude" first appeared in Erfurt in 1594 in Johannes Lindemann's collection of 20 Christmas carols.[4][5] Lindemann published them in Erfurt in 1598. While the text was first attributed to Lindemann, it is unclear if he wrote any hymns,[6] and it became later rather attributed to Cyriacus Schneegaß.[1][6]

It is contained in the modern Protestant hymnal Evangelisches Gesangbuch as EG 389, and is part of many hymnals and songbooks, including ecumenical collections.[1][7]

Text

The text is in two stanzas of 16 short lines. Most lines have five syllables in always the same rhythm. Lines 3, 6, 11 and 16 are longer and rhyme, in an AAB CCB DDEEF GGHHF rhyme scheme. Lines 11 and 16 of each stanza end on "Halleluja".

The text is based on Bible verses including Psalm 30:11–12 and Romans 8:38–39.[8] The singer addresses Jesus as the source of joy in all distress.[3][2]

The hymn was translated by Catherine Winkworth as "In Thee Is Gladness" for the second edition of her Lyra Germanica (1858).[9] It is part of the Lutheran Service Book, among other modern hymnals.[8]

Melody and music

Beginning of Bach's BWV 615

Gastoldi's melody has been described as a perfect match to express the joy of the first line, and the consolation that trust in Jesus provides in difficult situations.[3]

Johann Sebastian Bach composed a chorale prelude, BWV 615, as part of his Orgelbüchlein during his period at Weimar.[10] The chorale prelude featured in the 2019 CD "Bach to the future" of Olivier Latry, principal organist at Notre-Dame de Paris, made shortly before the devastating fire in the cathedral.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Andreas, Marti (2021). "In dir ist Freude". evangeliums.net (in German). Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b Schmidt-Eggert, Friedemann (7 May 2020). "In dir ist Freude". Diocese of Cologne (in German). Retrieved 25 December 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Rittberger-Klas, Karoline (14 September 2014). "In dir ist Freude" (in German). SWR. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Chorale Melodies used in Bach's Vocal Works / In dir ist Freude". Bach Cantatas Website. 2008. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
  5. ^ "In Dir ist Freude In allem Leide". hymnary.org. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  6. ^ a b Herbst, Wolfgang (2001). "Schneegaß, Cyriakus". Wer ist wer im Gesangbuch? (in German). Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht. p. 172. ISBN 978-3-52-550323-2.
  7. ^ "In dir ist Freude". liederdatenbank.strehle.de (in German). 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  8. ^ a b "818. In Thee Is Gladness". hymnary.org. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  9. ^ "In Thee Is Gladness". hymnary.org. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  10. ^ In dir ist Freude, BWV 615 (Bach, Johann Sebastian): Scores at the International Music Score Library Project
  11. ^ Anders, Gerlinde (29 August 2020). ""In dir ist Freude" (eg 398)" (in German). WDR. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  12. ^ "Spared from fire, Notre-Dame's organ set for lengthy restoration". France 24. 3 August 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
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