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Bicinium for the Genevan Psalm 138
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Bicinium for the Genevan Psalm 138 by Christoph Dalitz — Lyrics
by Ambrosius Lobwasser (1579)
1. Ich dancke dir von hertzen rein/ O Herre mein/ dein lob ich preise/
Vor allen göttern ewiglich/ Zu loben dich ich mich befleisse/
Zu deinem tempel wil ich nun/ Mein gebet thun/ dein nahm erheben/
Für deine trew und gütigkeit/ Bin ich bereit dir danck zu geben.
2. Denn du machst daß man dich hoch preist/ Weil du beweist dein wort mit wercken/
In meiner noht rufft ich zu dir/ Darauff du mir mein seel thätst stercken/
Darumb auff erd all könig dich/ Bey männiglich hoch werden rühmen/
Dieweil sie/ daß deins wort zusag/ Nicht triegen mag/ wol han vernehmen.
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About Bicinium for the Genevan Psalm 138
Christoph Dalitz's Bicinium for the Genevan Psalm 138 is a setting of Psalm 138 in German and French. The text, translated by Ambrosius Lobwasser, speaks of giving thanks to God for his mighty works and faithfulness. This two-part setting for unison choir (AT) offers a direct and intimate musical reflection on the psalm's message of praise and trust. The composer's approach allows the words to shine, suitable for liturgical use or as a devotional anthem. The straightforward nature of the bicinium form makes it accessible for choirs looking for a concise and meaningful sacred work.
