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Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, SWV 386
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, SWV 386 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
original spelling and wording
Die Himmel erzehlen die Ehre GOttes, und die Feste verkündiget seiner Hände Werck.
Ein Tag sagts dem andern, und eine Nacht thuts kund der andern.
Es ist keine Sprache noch Rede, da man nicht ihre Stimme höre.
Ihre Schnur gehet aus in alle Lande, und ihre Rede an der Welt Ende.
Er hat der Sonnen eine Hütten in denselben gemacht;
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About Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, SWV 386
Heinrich Schütz's motet Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, SWV 386, draws its text from Psalm 19, celebrating the glory of God as revealed in creation. The music is set for a large SSATTB choir, allowing for rich and varied choral textures. The German text eloquently describes the heavens proclaiming God's handiwork, with day and night sharing the message across all lands. The composer's setting emphasizes the majesty of this divine revelation, from the sun's journey to the all-encompassing scope of God's creation. This sacred anthem is a powerful example of Baroque sacred music, showcasing Schütz's mastery of choral writing and his ability to convey profound theological messages through music.
