Ins Wasser fällt ein Stein
| "Ins Wasser fällt ein Stein" | |
|---|---|
| Christian hymn | |
| English | A stone falls into the water |
| Written | 1973 |
| Text | by Manfred Siebald |
| Language | German |
| Based on | "Pass it on" |
| Melody | by Kurt Kaiser |
| Composed | 1969 |
"Ins Wasser fällt ein Stein" (A stone falls into the water) is a 2001 Christian song with text by Manfred Siebald, with a melody by Kurt Kaiser. The hymn of the genre Neues Geistliches Lied is contained in several hymnals and songbooks.
History
[edit]The text "Ins Wasser fällt ein Stein" is based on an English song, "Pass it on" ("It only takes a spark") with text by Paul Janz and 1969 music by Kurt Kaiser.[1][2] The German version was written by Manfred Siebald.[1] The song has been recommended for baptisms because the song is focused on how small beginnings can become a blessing.[1]
The song has three stanzas. The melody is in common time. Its range is rather wide, and depending on the abilities of a congregation may be better introduced by a soloist.[1] The song is contained in regional sections of the Protestant hymnal Evangelisches Gesangbuch, in hymnals for young people and in several songbooks.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Ins Wasser fällt ein Stein". musikundfilm.com (in German). 10 April 2019. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Ins Wasser fällt ein Stein (Wo Gottes große Liebe)". evangeliums.net (in German). 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
External links
[edit]- EG 621 Ins Wasser fällt ein Stein clarinet-and-friends.de