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Dein Wort, Herr, nicht vergehet, SWV 221
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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Dein Wort, Herr, nicht vergehet, SWV 221 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Alleluja. Aleph. Beati immaculati in via, qui ambulant in lege Domini.
Beati qui scrutantur testimonia ejus; in toto corde exquirunt eum.
Non enim qui operantur iniquitatem in viis ejus ambulaverunt.
Tu mandasti mandata tua custodiri nimis.
Utinam dirigantur viae meae ad custodiendas justificationes tuas.
Tunc non confundar, cum perspexero in omnibus mandatis tuis.
Confitebor tibi in directione cordis, in eo quod didici judicia
justitiae tuae.
Justificationes tuas custodiam; non me derelinquas usquequaque.
Beth. In quo corrigit adolescentior viam suam? in custodiendo sermones tuos.
In toto corde meo exquisivi te; ne repellas me a mandatis tuis.
In corde meo abscondi eloquia tua, ut non peccem tibi.
Benedictus es, Domine; doce me justificationes tuas.
In labiis meis pronuntiavi omnia judicia oris tui.
In via testimoniorum tuorum delectatus sum, sicut in omnibus divitiis.
In mandatis tuis exercebor, et considerabo vias tuas.
In justificationibus tuis meditabor: non obliviscar sermones tuos.
Ghimel. Retribue servo tuo, vivifica me, et custodiam sermones tuos.
Revela oculos meos, et considerabo mirabilia de lege tua.
Incola ego sum in terra: non abscondas a me mandata tua.
Concupivit anima mea desiderare justificationes tuas in omni tempore.
Increpasti superbos; maledicti qui declinant a mandatis tuis.
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About Dein Wort, Herr, nicht vergehet, SWV 221
This setting of Heinrich Schütz’s Dein Wort, Herr, nicht vergehet, SWV 221, opens with a jubilant Alleluja, the SATB voices proclaiming the beatitude of those who walk in the law of the Lord. The music moves with a confident energy, reflecting the steadfast commitment of the text. The composer masterfully navigates the Latin words, which are drawn from Psalm 119, a rich meditation on the divine law and its importance in guiding one’s life. The initial Alleluja and the subsequent exploration of the psalm verses are set with a polyphonic texture that allows each voice part to shine while contributing to a grander devotional statement. This sacred hymn offers a profound musical reflection on faith and adherence to God’s word.
