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Du tust viel Guts beweisen, SWV 220
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Du tust viel Guts beweisen, SWV 220 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Alleluja. Aleph. Beati immaculati in via, qui ambulant in lege Domini.
Beati qui scrutantur testimonia ejus; in toto corde exquirunt eum.
Non enim qui operantur iniquitatem in viis ejus ambulaverunt.
Tu mandasti mandata tua custodiri nimis.
Utinam dirigantur viae meae ad custodiendas justificationes tuas.
Tunc non confundar, cum perspexero in omnibus mandatis tuis.
Confitebor tibi in directione cordis, in eo quod didici judicia
justitiae tuae.
Justificationes tuas custodiam; non me derelinquas usquequaque.
Beth. In quo corrigit adolescentior viam suam? in custodiendo sermones tuos.
In toto corde meo exquisivi te; ne repellas me a mandatis tuis.
In corde meo abscondi eloquia tua, ut non peccem tibi.
Benedictus es, Domine; doce me justificationes tuas.
In labiis meis pronuntiavi omnia judicia oris tui.
In via testimoniorum tuorum delectatus sum, sicut in omnibus divitiis.
In mandatis tuis exercebor, et considerabo vias tuas.
In justificationibus tuis meditabor: non obliviscar sermones tuos.
Ghimel. Retribue servo tuo, vivifica me, et custodiam sermones tuos.
Revela oculos meos, et considerabo mirabilia de lege tua.
Incola ego sum in terra: non abscondas a me mandata tua.
Concupivit anima mea desiderare justificationes tuas in omni tempore.
Increpasti superbos; maledicti qui declinant a mandatis tuis.
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About Du tust viel Guts beweisen, SWV 220
This sacred setting by Heinrich Schütz for SATB voices is a profound reflection on the spiritual path. The text, drawing from Psalm 119, opens with a joyful 'Alleluja' and then delves into the blessings of those who walk in God's law and seek Him with their whole heart. Schütz masterfully crafts the music to convey the earnest prayer for guidance and the commitment to keeping divine commandments. The German translation of the opening verses emphasizes the purity of heart required to follow the Lord's ways. This hymn-like work offers a rich musical experience, exploring themes of righteousness and devotion through its compelling harmonic language and expressive vocal writing.
