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God heeft zijn rijc
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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God heeft zijn rijc by André Vierendeels — Lyrics
God heeft zijn rijc ghenomen,
sijn schoonheyt heeft hy aenghedaen,
sijn sterckheyt hi aenghetoghen heeft,
daer hi me begordt is ende leeft.
Dat aertruijc heeft die Heer voerwaer,
seer vast ghemaect, this openbaer,
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About God heeft zijn rijc
This SAB setting of God heeft zijn rijc opens with a gentle, hymn-like character, the voices weaving together to present the text. The music moves with a steady purpose, reflecting the steadfastness of God’s reign and the eternal nature of His throne. The Dutch lyrics speak of God taking up His kingdom, girding Himself with strength, and making the earth firm, affirming that it will remain undisturbed because it belongs to Him. The text then praises God as eternal and unchanging, our blessed Lord and God, a sentiment the music supports with its clear structure and resonant harmonies. It is a devotional anthem suitable for services where the enduring power and presence of God are to be affirmed.
