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Added Jul 31, 2026
Composer: Heinrich Schütz
Format: Staff
Language: Latin, German
Pages: 14 pages
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Es steh Gott auf, SWV 356 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics

In finem. Psalmus cantici ipsi David. Exsurgat Deus, et dissipentur inimici ejus; et fugiant qui oderunt eum a facie ejus. Sicut deficit fumus, deficiant; sicut fluit cera a facie ignis, sic pereant peccatores a facie Dei. Et justi epulentur, et exsultent in conspectu Dei, et delectentur in laetitia. Cantate Deo; psalmum dicite nomini ejus: iter facite ei qui ascendit super occasum. Dominus nomen illi; exsultate in conspectu ejus. Turbabuntur a facie ejus, patris orphanorum, et judicis viduarum; Deus in loco sancto suo. Deus qui inhabitare facit unius moris in domo; qui educit vinctos in fortitudine, similiter eos qui exasperant, qui habitant in sepulchris. Deus, cum egredereris in conspectu populi tui, cum pertransires in deserto, terra mota est, etenim caeli distillaverunt, a facie Dei Sinai, a facie Dei Israël. Pluviam voluntariam segregabis, Deus, haereditati tuae; et infirmata est, tu vero perfecisti eam. Animalia tua habitabunt in ea;
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About Es steh Gott auf, SWV 356

Heinrich Schütz's powerful motet Es steh Gott auf sets a stirring biblical text in a mix of Latin and German. Scored for two sopranos and two tenors (SSATTB), this piece is ideal for smaller vocal ensembles seeking to explore the rich repertoire of sacred Baroque music. The text, drawn from Psalm 68, invokes God's strength to scatter enemies and protect the righteous, offering a message of divine justice and triumph. Schütz masterfully crafts the vocal lines to reflect the dramatic arc of the scripture, building from moments of urgent plea to exultant praise. Its contrapuntal textures and expressive harmonies make it a compelling choice for services or concerts focusing on themes of faith and deliverance.