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Die heydens quamen
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Die heydens quamen by André Vierendeels — Lyrics
1. Die heydens quamen tot u vercoren,
die uwen temppel hebnen besmet,
Ierusalem hebb'n sij willen verstoren,
tot eenen verloren hus gheset.
U dienaers lichamen soe verplet
aten die voghelen al ghelijck.
Haer heylighe vleesch, Heer, wilt hier dit horen,
lach voor den beesten al in dat slijck.
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About Die heydens quamen
This Dutch SAB hymn reflects on the devastation of Jerusalem by its enemies, drawing parallels to the suffering of God's servants. The text, a plea for divine intervention, vividly describes the desecration of the temple and the scattering of the faithful. The composer André Vierendeels sets these powerful words with music suitable for a church setting, perhaps during a period of reflection or lament. The straightforward SAB voicing makes it accessible for a wide range of choirs seeking to explore sacred repertoire with a profound textual message.
