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Herr, nun lessestu deinen Diener
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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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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Herr, nun lessestu deinen Diener by Melchior Franck — 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 lessestu deinen Diener
Melchior Franck's motet Herr, nun lessestu deinen Diener sets the Nunc Dimittis, the Song of Simeon from the Gospel of Luke. The text expresses peaceful fulfillment and the revelation of salvation for all peoples, followed by the Gloria Patri. Franck's setting for SSATTB voices in Latin and German captures the profound reverence of this biblical canticle. The motet is a fine example of sacred German polyphony from the early Baroque period. Its rich choral texture and devotional text make it suitable for services or concerts seeking to explore the spiritual depth of Renaissance and early Baroque choral music.
