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Der 121. Psalm
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Der 121. Psalm by Karl Heinrich Zöllner — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. Levavi oculos meos in montes, unde veniet auxilium mihi.
Auxilium meum a Domino, qui fecit caelum et terram.
Non det in commotionem pedem tuum, neque dormitet qui custodit te.
Ecce non dormitabit neque dormiet qui custodit Israël.
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About Der 121. Psalm
This motet sets Psalm 121, a Song of Ascents, often sung by pilgrims as they travelled to Jerusalem. The words express trust in God's protection, a powerful image of 'keeping' that encompasses all aspects of life, from daily journeys to the deepest spiritual well-being. The composer Karl Heinrich Zöllner draws on the Latin text for his assurance of divine guardianship, with German translations often accompanying the Latin in liturgical settings. The TTBB voicing lends a rich, resonant quality to the text, ideal for conveying the profound sense of security and steadfastness inherent in the psalm's message. It is a piece that speaks of solace and unwavering vigilance.
