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Bicinium for the Genevan Psalm 98
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Bicinium for the Genevan Psalm 98 by Christoph Dalitz — Lyrics
by Ambrosius Lobwasser (1579)
1. Nun singt ein neues Lied dem Herren
Er hat getan groß Wunderwerk
Er hat gesiegt mit großen ehren
Durch seines heiligen armes Stärk
Sein Heil uns zu verstehen geben
Dass wir nicht zweifflen sollen dran
Und sein Gerechtigkeit darneben
Für allen Völkern sehen lan.
2. Er hat ihm lan zu Herzen gehen
Sein Gnad und groß Barmherzigkeit
Sein Treu und Wahrheit lassen sehen
Zu schützen Israel allzeit
Das Heil dass er uns hat gesendet
Hat man gesehen überall
An Orten da die Welt sich endet
Drum jauchtzet ihm mit reichem Schall.
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About Bicinium for the Genevan Psalm 98
This Bicinium for two voices, SATB, presents a German text by Ambrosius Lobwasser, a translation of Genevan Psalm 98. The music unfolds with a clear, contrapuntal interplay between the upper (Soprano) and lower (Alto) voices, characteristic of the Genevan psalmody tradition. The text rejoices in God's great deeds and steadfast faithfulness, calling for praise and celebration with instruments and voice. The setting, sung in unison, offers a direct and powerful declamation of the psalm's message of divine victory and universal salvation. It is suitable for services and performances where a direct and spiritually uplifting choral work is desired.
