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Der Herr denket an uns
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSTTB · Peter Kaplan
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Der Herr denket an uns by Johann Hermann Schein — Lyrics
Non nobis, Domine, non nobis, sed nomini tuo da gloriam:
super misericordia tua et veritate tua;
nequando dicant gentes: Ubi est Deus eorum?
Deus autem noster in caelo; omnia quaecumque voluit fecit.
Simulacra gentium argentum et aurum, opera manuum hominum.
Os habent, et non loquentur; oculos habent, et non videbunt.
Aures habent, et non audient; nares habent, et non odorabunt.
Manus habent, et non palpabunt; pedes habent, et non ambulabunt; non clamabunt in gutture suo.
Similes illis fiant qui faciunt ea, et omnes qui confidunt in eis.
Domus Israël speravit in Domino; adjutor eorum et protector eorum est.
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About Der Herr denket an uns
Johann Hermann Schein's motet Der Herr denket an uns offers a profound musical meditation on faith and divine presence, drawing from Psalm 115. Set in a rich SSTTB voicing, this sacred work is a powerful example of the motet tradition, suitable for liturgical settings or concert programming. The text contrasts the impotence of idols with the omnipotence of the one true God, who dwells in heaven and acts according to His will. It highlights the steadfast hope of Israel and the house of Aaron in the Lord, their helper and protector. The composer's skill in weaving together the distinct vocal lines creates a sonically compelling and spiritually resonant experience, urging listeners to place their trust in divine providence rather than in earthly, inanimate objects.
