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Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener, SWV 352
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener, SWV 352 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine, secundum verbum tuum in pace:
Quia viderunt oculi mei salutare tuum
Quod parasti ante faciem omnium populorum:
Lumen ad revelationem gentium, et gloriam plebis tuae Israel.
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About Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener, SWV 352
Heinrich Schütz's motet Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener sets the Nunc dimittis, a canticle of profound peace and fulfillment. The text speaks of Simeon's joy upon seeing the infant Jesus, recognizing him as the long-awaited salvation for all peoples, a light for the Gentiles and the glory of Israel. This is followed by the Gloria Patri, a traditional doxology. Schütz’s setting, for a solo voice, offers an intimate and contemplative rendition of this sacred text, allowing the profound meaning of Simeon’s words to resonate deeply.
