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Du Hirte Israel, höre, BWV 104
Staff Notation • Sacred, Cantatas
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Claudio Macchi
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Du Hirte Israel, höre, BWV 104 by Johann Sebastian Bach — Lyrics
Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt,
Hält mich in seiner Hute,
Darin mir gar nicht mangeln wird
Irgend an einem Gute,
Er weidet mich ohn Unterlass,
Darauf wächst das wohlschmeckend Gras
Seines heilsamen Wortes.
Zum reinen Wasser er mich weist,
Das mich erquicken tue.
Das ist sein fronheiliger Geist,
Der macht mich wohlgemute.
Er führet mich auf rechter Straß
Seiner Geboten ohn Ablass
Von wegen seines Namens willen.
Und ob ich wandert im finstern Tal,
Fürcht ich kein Ungelücke
In Verfolgung, Leiden, Trübsal
Und dieser Welte Tücke,
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About Du Hirte Israel, höre, BWV 104
This setting of Psalm 23 vividly portrays the comforting presence of God as a shepherd. The text expresses deep trust in divine guidance, even through the darkest of valleys, finding solace in the shepherd's staff and rod. The music is for SATB choir and was composed by J.S. Bach as part of his sacred cantatas. The German lyrics speak of the Lord as a faithful shepherd who provides sustenance and rest, leading to clear waters and righteous paths. The imagery extends to a prepared table in the presence of enemies, highlighting unwavering faith and divine protection. Bach’s masterful setting captures the profound spiritual assurance found in the original psalm.
