Der Gerechten Seelen

This sacred motet, Der Gerechten Seelen, by Samuel Friedrich Capricornus, is set for SATB choir. It draws on Latin texts, featuring the opening lines from the Book of Wisdom: "The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no torment touch them. To the eyes of fools they seemed to be dead, but they are in peace." The motet offers a profound reflection on the state of the righteous departed, contrasting their perceived demise with their true spiritual peace. Its use of both Latin and German suggests a context within the Lutheran tradition, likely suitable for liturgical settings or devotional concerts. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures, ideal for conveying the solemn and comforting message of the text.