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Befiehl du deine Wege, BWV 271
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Befiehl du deine Wege, BWV 271 by Hans Leo Hassler — Lyrics
1. Befiehl du deine Wege
und was dein Herze kränkt
der allertreusten Pflege
des, der den Himmel lenkt.
Der Wolken Luft und Winden
gibt Wege, Lauf und Bahn
der wird auch Wege finden,
da dein Fuß gehen kann.
2. Dem Herren musst du trauen,
wenn dir's soll wohlergehn;
auf sein Werk musst du schauen,
wenn dein Werk soll bestehn.
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About Befiehl du deine Wege, BWV 271
This setting of a well-known German hymn text is for SATB choir. The music unfolds with a careful, devotional character, each voice contributing to the overall sense of humble trust. The polyphonic texture provides a rich yet clear setting, allowing the devotional message to come through with clarity. The composer crafts the lines to create a sense of gentle reassurance, fitting for the theme of surrendering one's troubles to divine guidance. It is a sacred work that offers a profound musical interpretation of the text's message of faith and perseverance.
