Der Mensch vor Gott wohl selig ist, SWV 129
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
5 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Der Mensch vor Gott wohl selig ist, SWV 129 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
About Der Mensch vor Gott wohl selig ist, SWV 129
Heinrich Schütz's Der Mensch vor Gott wohl selig ist, SWV 129, is a sacred setting for SATB choir. The German text explores the profound spiritual relief and security that comes from divine forgiveness through Christ. It describes the blessed state of a person whose sins are pardoned by God's grace, emphasizing that salvation is a gift earned by Jesus. The lyrics then move to the assurance of God's favor for those who place their trust in him, freeing them from judgment. The composer powerfully conveys the torment of unconfessed sin and the subsequent peace found in repentance and seeking divine mercy.