If one wanted to believe Marx that religion is the opium of the people, this applies to the texts of Paul Gerhardt safely, as on the settings of Ebeling and others. Music and lyrics are pure comfort for Christians. This is certainly the centuries-lasting effect of Paul Gerhardt. He has images for the beleaguered people found that gave them support. Sure gave him in his Bedrägnis this God-confidence unshakeable grip. Quote: "The rediscovery of Bach's oratorios by Mendelssohn left the chorales Gerhardt therein are new present Many of his chorale verses (especially Befiehl du deine Wege) belonged for generations to the learning curriculum of confirmation classes.. Gerhardt seals have not only stood the test of time, but have become cross-border inter-confessional and linguistic barriers. They have been translated into Dutch, French, English, Spanish, but also in Africa, Asia and in other languages. They found their way into many, even Catholic hymnals, and also in the Reformed Church they are sung. Thus Gerhardt has become the ecumenical poet. Gerhardt has sealed for almost any solid opportunity. The constant confrontation with his lyrics makes him therefore presently. " In Paul Gerhardt 2007, four hundred years after his birth, so many revisions of his texts and some CDs hit the market. The challenge of interpreting these texts is that you will not simplify the interpretation and further from the ghetto pietistic gaiety not herauszukommen.Der "core evangelical" sound is some recordings; This is also on the border. Partial but are also very attractive arrangements, such as "You sing my soul." Even the pace of some pieces does not correspond to a code of church Certain unit - "Commit your ways you" (the Tilman Moser denounces in his book "God poisoning). For friends of the texts of Paul Gerhardt an hour of well-being.
