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Es woll uns Gott genädig, sein, SWV 164
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Es woll uns Gott genädig, sein, SWV 164 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Es wolt uns Got genedig sein,
und seinen segen geben.
Sein antlytz uns mit hellem schein
erleucht zum ewigen leben.
Das wir erkennen seine werck,
unnd was yhm lyebt auff erden.
Und Jhesus Christus heyl und sterk,
bekant den heyden werden.
Unnd sie zu Got bekeren.
So dancken got und loben dich,
die Heyden uber alle.
Und alle welt die frewe sich,
und sing mit grossem schalle.
Das du auff erden richter byst,
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About Es woll uns Gott genädig, sein, SWV 164
Heinrich Schütz, a pivotal figure in early German music, composed this sacred setting for SATB voices. The German text is a plea for divine grace, light, and salvation, asking that all people may recognize God's works and that Jesus Christ's salvation be made known to the Gentiles. The composer's masterful handling of the text ensures that the music reflects the solemnity and hope inherent in the words. It calls for thanksgiving and praise to God, acknowledging divine justice and the guidance of God's word, which sustains all people. The piece concludes with a prayer for blessing upon the land and its people, reflecting a deep spiritual yearning and confidence in divine providence.
