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Der Herr ist König überall, SWV 195
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Der Herr ist König überall, SWV 195 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Huic David, quando terra ejus restituta est.
Dominus regnavit: exsultet terra; laetentur insulae multae.
Nubes et caligo in circuitu ejus; justitia et judicium correctio
sedis ejus.
Ignis ante ipsum praecedet, et inflammabit in circuitu inimicos ejus.
Illuxerunt fulgura ejus orbi terrae; vidit, et commota est terra.
Montes sicut cera fluxerunt a facie Domini; a facie Domini omnis terra.
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About Der Herr ist König überall, SWV 195
This setting of Psalm 97, Der Herr ist König überall (The Lord is King everywhere), opens with the exultant proclamation that the Lord has reigned. The text, taken from the Old Testament, describes God's powerful sovereignty, with images of clouds, lightning, and fire. It calls for the earth to rejoice and the islands to be glad. The music moves from the majestic declaration of God's kingship to a powerful depiction of his justice and judgment, culminating in a call for all nations and angels to adore him. Schütz, a master of German Baroque sacred music, crafts a compelling setting for SATB voices, blending Latin and German texts to convey the awe-inspiring might of the Almighty.
