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Die Heer die wou regneren
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Die Heer die wou regneren by André Vierendeels — Lyrics
Die Heer die wou regneren,
daerom moet worden bly,
het aertrijc vrucht vermeeren,
die eylanden melody,
wolcken en duysterheyden,
den bosen hi bereyden,
gherechtichheyt blijft hem bij.
Een vier sal zijn ontsteken,
voer hem (dit si bekant),
dat sal certeyn nock wreken,
verbermen zijn vyant,
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About Die Heer die wou regneren
A powerful hymn text, likely from a period of intense religious feeling, describes God's reign and the awe-inspiring might of his divine presence. The first stanza speaks of the earth bearing fruit and islands singing melodies, while clouds and darkness prepare the way for him. The subsequent stanzas depict a consuming fire and lightning striking the earth, causing fear, and mountains melting like wax before God's pure face. This setting is ideal for a sacred occasion where the majesty and justice of God are to be contemplated. The SAB voicing makes this piece accessible for a variety of choirs, and its Dutch language adds a unique historical resonance.
