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Der Gerechten Seelen a 9
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Der Gerechten Seelen a 9 by Heinrich Schwemmer — Lyrics
Der Gerechten Seelen
sind in Gottes Hand
und keine Qual
rühret sie an.
Die Lehrer aber werden leuchten
wie des Himmels Glantz
und die
so viel zur Gerechtigkeit weisen
wie die Sternen immer
und ewiglich.
So gehe nun auch hin
du theurer Gottes Mann empfahe deinen Glantz
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About Der Gerechten Seelen a 9
Heinrich Schwemmer’s motet, Der Gerechten Seelen a 9, is a sacred work for nine voices, likely SATB as is common for this genre. The German text offers comfort and assurance of eternal reward for the righteous. It speaks of souls being in God’s hand, untouched by suffering, and of teachers shining like the firmament, guiding many to righteousness. The second part directly addresses a departed 'dear man of God,' promising him heavenly glory and joy as his reward for earthly guidance towards righteousness. The music likely reflects this text’s themes of peace, light, and divine recompense, with the nine voices creating a rich and layered texture suitable for sacred reflection.
