Die Propheten han prophezeit
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
2 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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Die Propheten han prophezeit by Johann Hermann Schein — Lyrics
About Die Propheten han prophezeit
This sacred hymn by Johann Hermann Schein, for SATB choir, reflects on the prophecies foretelling Christ's suffering for humanity. The German text describes how the prophets foresaw Jesus bearing our burdens and being scourged for our transgressions, as Isaiah foretold. It contemplates the divine mystery of God sparing not His own Son, who suffers for our sins with patience. The lyrics emphasize our lost state as wandering sheep under God's wrath, but through His Son's wounds, our souls are healed. The music would fittingly accompany contemplation during Lent or Holy Week, evoking the dramatic events surrounding the crucifixion, including the darkening sun, splitting rocks, and an earth that trembles at His blood.