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Die so ihr den Herren fürchtet, SWV 364
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Die so ihr den Herren fürchtet, SWV 364 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Die so ihr den Herren fürchtet, vertrauet ihm, denn es wird euch nicht fehlen,.
Die so ihr den Herren fürchtet, hoffet das Beste von ihm, so wird euch Gnade und Trost allezeit widerfahren.
Die so ihr den Herren fürchtet, harret seiner Gnade, und weichet nicht, auf dass ihr nicht zu Grunde gehet.
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About Die so ihr den Herren fürchtet, SWV 364
Heinrich Schütz's motet Die so ihr den Herren fürchtet, SWV 364, is a powerful setting of German sacred text for three voices (ATB). The music opens with a direct address, immediately establishing a sense of devotional intensity. Schütz employs imitative counterpoint and moments of homophonic clarity to highlight the message of trust and steadfastness in God. The text, drawn from Psalm 22:5-6, offers reassurance and encouragement to those who fear the Lord, emphasizing that their faith will be met with grace, comfort, and divine assistance in times of need. This piece is a fine example of Schütz's masterful handling of biblical texts, creating music that is both textually faithful and sonically compelling for a small vocal ensemble.
