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Allein Gott in der Höh, SWV 327
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
Solo SSTT · Gordon J. Callon
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Allein Gott in der Höh, SWV 327 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr
Und Dank für seine Gnade,
Darum, dass nun und nimmermehr
Uns rühren kann ein Schade.
Ein Wohlgefalln Gott ans uns hat;
Nun ist gross Fried ohn Unterlass.
All Fehd hat nun ein Ende.
Wir beten an und loben dich,
Wir bringen Ehr und danken,
Dass du, Gott Vater, ewiglich
Regierst ohn alles Wanken.
Ganz unbegrenzt ist deine Macht;
Allzeit geschieht, was du bedacht.
Wohl uns solch eines Herren!
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About Allein Gott in der Höh, SWV 327
Schütz's Allein Gott in der Höh, SWV 327, is a German motet for solo SSTT voices. The music opens with a striking declaration, immediately establishing the piece's devotional character. The four voices weave together in intricate counterpoint, creating a rich texture that builds towards moments of powerful homophony. The text, a paraphrase of the Gloria from the Mass, expresses profound adoration and thanksgiving to God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. It praises God's eternal reign, His boundless power, and the salvation offered through His Son. The motet's devotional intensity is matched by its musical craftsmanship, making it a significant work of sacred Baroque music.
