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Herr, unser Herrscher (Psalm 8), SWV 27
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSAT.ATBB · James Gibb
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Herr, unser Herrscher (Psalm 8), SWV 27 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
In finem, pro torcularibus. Psalmus David.
Domine, Dominus noster, quam admirabile est nomen tuum in universa terra! quoniam elevata est magnificentia tua super caelos.
Ex ore infantium et lactentium perfecisti laudem propter inimicos tuos,
ut destruas inimicum et ultorem.
Quoniam videbo caelos tuos,opera digitorum tuorum, lunam et stellas
quae tu fundasti.
Quid est homo, quod memor es eius? aut filius hominis, quoniam visitas eum?
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About Herr, unser Herrscher (Psalm 8), SWV 27
Heinrich Schütz's setting of Psalm 8, Herr, unser Herrscher, is a powerful motet for double choir (SSAT.ATBB). The text, sung here in both German and Latin, marvels at God's majesty as revealed in creation and in humanity's appointed dominion. From the opening exclamation of wonder at God's name, the psalm moves through a contemplation of God's glory in the heavens, the silencing of enemies through the praise of infants, and the profound question of human significance. It culminates in the recognition of humanity's exalted status, crowned with glory and given dominion over all earthly creatures. Schütz's masterful composition amplifies the psalm's awe-inspiring message with rich vocal textures.
