Dear Christians, One and All Rejoice

Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g’mein

Text by Martin Luther

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About this hymn

Date: 1523
Tune: Nun freut euch
Composer: Martin Luther
Key: G
Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 8 7

Historical background

First published in the opening years of the Reformation, this hymn presents Luther’s account of bondage, divine initiative, and deliverance in Christ.

Theology & Scripture

The stanzas give a compact sung account of justification by grace through faith and the saving work of Christ.

1Pt 1:6-9 · 1Jn 4:14 · Ps 98:1-3 · 2Tim 1:9-10 · Gal 4:4-5 · Rom 3:28

Musical background

Nun freut euch is presented in the documented public-domain setting named by the source score. This edition contains four-part SATB harmony in G.

Sources & rights

Verified for United States on 2026-10-12. Public domain — source score marking

Words: Martin Luther, 1523. Translated by Richard Massie, 1854, alt. Music: 'Nun Freut Euch' attr. Martin Luther from Etlich Christlich Lider, Wittenberg, 1524. Setting: Johann Hermann Schein, 1627. copyright: public domain. This score is a part of the Open Hymnal Project, 2009 Revision.
Music source: "The Hymns of Martin Luther" by Bacon, 1883. Setting originally from "Cantional oder Gesangbuch Augburgischer Konfession" by Johann Hermann Schein.