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Das ist je gewißlich wahr, SWV 277
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Das ist je gewißlich wahr, SWV 277 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Das ist je gewißlich wahr und ein teuer wertes Wort, daß Christus Jesus kommen ist in die Welt, die Sünder selig zu machen, unter welchen ich der fürnehmste bin.
Aber darum ist mir Barmherzigkeit widerfahren,auf daß an mir fürnehmlich Jesus Christus erzeigete alle Geduld zum Exempel denen, die an ihn gläuben sollen zum ewigen Leben.
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About Das ist je gewißlich wahr, SWV 277
Heinrich Schütz's motet Das ist je gewißlich wahr, SWV 277, sets a profound German text from the New Testament. The words speak of Christ Jesus' coming into the world to save sinners, with the singer humbly declaring themselves the chief among them. Yet, the text continues with an affirmation of mercy, and how Christ showed patience as an example for all who believe unto eternal life. The motet concludes with a doxology, praising the eternal, invisible, and wise God. Scored for SSATTB voices, this sacred work is a powerful testament to faith and divine grace, suitable for services or devotional concerts.
