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Der Herr ist gross, SWV 286
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Der Herr ist gross, SWV 286 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Laudatio ipsi David. Exaltabo te, Deus meus rex, et benedicam nomini tuo in saeculum,
et in saeculum saeculi.
Per singulos dies benedicam tibi, et laudabo nomen tuum in saeculum, et in saeculum saeculi.
Magnus Dominus, et laudabilis nimis, et magnitudinis ejus non est finis.
Generatio et generatio laudabit opera tua, et potentiam tuam pronuntiabunt.
Magnificentiam gloriae sanctitatis tuae loquentur, et mirabilia tua narrabunt.
Et virtutem terribilium tuorum dicent, et magnitudinem tuam narrabunt.
Memoriam abundantiae suavitatis tuae eructabunt, et justitia tua exsultabunt.
Miserator et misericors Dominus: patiens, et multum misericors.
Suavis Dominus universis, et miserationes ejus super omnia opera ejus.
Confiteantur tibi, Domine, omnia opera tua, et sancti tui benedicant tibi.
Gloriam regni tui dicent, et potentiam tuam loquentur:
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About Der Herr ist gross, SWV 286
Heinrich Schütz's motet Der Herr ist gross, SWV 286, draws on the tradition of German sacred music. The text is a powerful, extended psalm of praise, beginning with a declaration of God's greatness and goodness, and continuing with a detailed enumeration of his mighty acts and boundless mercy. Schütz sets this text for solo voices, a setting that allows for intimate and expressive declamation. The combination of the Latin and German texts underscores the universal message of adoration, making this a profound reflection on divine majesty and compassion, suitable for contemplative performance.
