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Gott, schweig du nicht so ganz und gar, SWV 180
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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Gott, schweig du nicht so ganz und gar, SWV 180 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Canticum Psalmi Asaph.
Deus, quis similis erit tibi? ne taceas, neque compescaris, Deus:
quoniam ecce inimici tui sonuerunt, et qui oderunt te extulerunt caput.
Super populum tuum malignaverunt consilium, et cogitaverunt adversus sanctos tuos.
Dixerunt: Venite, et disperdamus eos de gente,
et non memoretur nomen Israël ultra.
Quoniam cogitaverunt unanimiter; simul adversum te testamentum disposuerunt:
tabernacula Idumaeorum et Ismahelitae, Moab et Agareni,
Gebal, et Ammon, et Amalec; alienigenae cum habitantibus Tyrum.
Etenim Assur venit cum illis: facti sunt in adjutorium filiis Lot.
Fac illis sicut Madian et Sisarae, sicut Jabin in torrente Cisson.
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About Gott, schweig du nicht so ganz und gar, SWV 180
A powerful setting for SATB voices, Heinrich Schütz’s Gott, schweig du nicht so ganz und gar, SWV 180, is drawn from Psalm 83. This sacred hymn calls out to God in a time of intense conflict, lamenting the conspiracies of enemies against His people. The text vividly portrays a desperate plea for divine intervention as adversaries plot destruction. Schütz’s music reflects the dramatic urgency of the situation, with rich harmonies and a compelling narrative line. The work is sung in a compelling blend of Latin and German, offering a profound reflection on faith and perseverance in the face of overwhelming opposition. This piece is ideal for a choir seeking to explore significant historical sacred repertoire.
