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Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Hort, SWV 249
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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Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Hort, SWV 249 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Psalmus David. Adversus Goliath.
Benedictus Dominus Deus meus, qui docet manus meas ad praelium, et digitos meos ad bellum.
Misericordia mea et refugium meum; susceptor meus et liberator meus; protector meus,
et in ipso speravi, qui subdit populum meum sub me.
Domine, quid est homo, quia innotuisti ei? aut filius hominis, quia reputas
eum?
Homo vanitati similis factus est; dies ejus sicut umbra praetereunt.
Domine, inclina caelos tuos, et descende; tange montes, et fumigabunt.
Fulgura coruscationem et dissipabis eos; emitte sagittas tuas, et conturbabis eos.
Emitte manum tuam de alto: eripe me, et libera me de aquis multis, de manu
filiorum alienorum:
quorum os locutum est vanitatem, et dextera eorum dextera iniquitatis.
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About Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Hort, SWV 249
This sacred hymn by Heinrich Schütz is suitable for general occasions or festivals. Set for SATB choir, it features a combination of Latin and German texts, reflecting a common practice in Lutheran church music of the period. The music draws inspiration from Psalm 144, expressing trust in God as a protector and guide, particularly in times of conflict or adversity. The text speaks of God teaching hands to battle and fingers to war, portraying divine strength and deliverance. Schütz’s setting would have been used within the Lutheran liturgy, offering a powerful and profound musical meditation on faith and divine protection.
