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Ghi die de waerheyt
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Ghi die de waerheyt by André Vierendeels — Lyrics
Ghi die de waerheyt spreken sout,
spreec die recht uut so dat behoort,
ghi kinder van Adam iong en out,
U herten brengen boosheyt voort,
twist ende haet:
U handen bereyden hier discoort
en alle quat.
Die boosen zijn van tgoet ghewent,
al van haers levens eerste beghin,
sij worden gheleken bi een serpent,
want vol fenijns is haren sin,
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About Ghi die de waerheyt
The SAB setting of Ghi die de waerheyt is a devotional piece in Dutch. The music opens with a clear and direct statement, setting the tone for the text. The composer masterfully crafts the interaction between the three voices, building intensity as the lyrics unfold. The text itself offers a stark warning against deceit and malice, urging listeners to speak truth and beware of hearts that produce wickedness, hatred, and discord. It contrasts the righteous path with the cunning and serpentine nature of those who turn away from good. The composer's setting reflects this moral dichotomy, with musical lines that either convey steadfastness or a more insidious, slithering quality, ultimately underscoring the theological message with compelling choral writing.
