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Gib unsern Fürsten, SWV 373
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Gib unsern Fürsten, SWV 373 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Gib unsern Fürsten und aller Obrigkeit Fried und gut Regiment,
daß wir unter ihnen ein geruhig und stilles Leben führen mögen
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About Gib unsern Fürsten, SWV 373
Heinrich Schütz's motet, Gib unsern Fürsten, SWV 373, is a significant work from the German sacred music tradition. Scored for SSATB voices, this piece sets a prayer for rulers and authorities, a text commonly found in Lutheran services. The composer's masterful setting of these German words reflects a deep understanding of both the sacred text and the expressive capabilities of the human voice. The motet calls for peace and good governance, enabling a quiet and peaceful life lived in piety and honour. This setting, written during a period of great upheaval in Europe, carries a powerful message of stability and divine favour.
