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Ghi die condt Israel
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Ghi die condt Israel by André Vierendeels — Lyrics
Ghi die condt Israel, o Heer, regieren,
Ioseph bestieren,
ghi die zijt gheseten
op Cherubin
en Seraphin,
hoort desen sin,
wilt thoonen Beniamin,
Heer, u manieren,
wilt Ephraim Manasse regulieren.
Verwect u crachten, coemt, Heer, wilt ons salveren,
in ons verseeren,
wilt ons bekeeren:
thoont u aenschijn,
wij sullen fijn,
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About Ghi die condt Israel
This SAB setting of Ghi die condt Israel opens with a sense of supplication, the voices weaving together in a prayer for divine intervention. The Dutch text, a sacred hymn, implores God to guide and protect his people, recalling his past faithfulness to Israel. The composer captures the earnest plea of the lyrics, with moments of both dramatic intensity and tender pleading. The SAB voicing allows for rich harmonic colours and a balanced texture, making it accessible for choirs while offering expressive possibilities. The music builds towards moments of confident assertion before returning to heartfelt entreaty, reflecting the text's journey from lament to hope for salvation and protection.
