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Danket dem Herren
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Danket dem Herren by Leonhard Lechner — Lyrics
Danket dem Herren,
denn er ist sehr freundlich
und seine Güt
und Wahrheit bleibt ewiglich.
Der alls, was lebet,
väterlicherweise
versorgen tut
mit Notdurft und mit Speise.
Er hat kein G'fallen
an den starken Pferden,
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About Danket dem Herren
Leonhard Lechner's motet Danket dem Herren is a setting of a German sacred text for SATB choir. Lechner was a prominent composer of the late Renaissance, known for his sacred music and madrigals. The text expresses gratitude to God for his kindness, mercy, and eternal truth, acknowledging his paternal care for all living things. It contrasts God's favour not with mighty horses or proud men, but with those who fear him and place their trust in his goodness. The motet concludes with a doxology, praising the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
