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Composer: Heinrich Schütz
Format: Staff
Language: Latin, German
Pages: 1 page
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Danket dem Herren, gebt ihn Ehr, SWV 241 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics

Alleluja. Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Confitemini Deo deorum, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Confitemini Domino dominorum, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui facit mirabilia magna solus, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui fecit caelos in intellectu, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui firmavit terram super aquas, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui fecit luminaria magna, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus: solem in potestatem diei, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus; lunam et stellas in potestatem noctis, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui percussit Aegyptum cum primogenitis eorum, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui eduxit Israël de medio eorum, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus, in manu potenti et brachio excelso, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui divisit mare Rubrum in divisiones, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus; et eduxit Israël per medium ejus, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus;
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About Danket dem Herren, gebt ihn Ehr, SWV 241

This substantial sacred motet by Heinrich Schütz opens with a jubilant Alleluja, immediately setting a tone of praise. The text, drawn from Psalm 136, repeatedly proclaims the Lord's goodness and everlasting mercy, a theme that underpins the entire work. Schütz masterfully weaves together Latin and German verses, reflecting the liturgical practices of his time. The music, scored for SATB choir, is characterised by its rich harmonies and powerful declamation, building to a grand and emphatic conclusion. This is a work of profound spiritual depth and musical grandeur, suitable for a choir seeking to express deep devotion through impactful choral writing.