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Ich beuge meine Knie gegen dem Vater, SWV 319
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.
Solo BB · Gordon J. Callon
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Ich beuge meine Knie gegen dem Vater, SWV 319 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Ich beuge meine Knie gegen den Vater unsers Herren Jesu Christi,
der der rechte Vater ist über alles, was da Kinder heißet, im Himmel und auf Erden,
daß er euch Kraft gebe nach dem Reichtum seiner Herrlichkeit, stark zu werden durch seinen Geist
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About Ich beuge meine Knie gegen dem Vater, SWV 319
This German motet by Heinrich Schütz is ideal for a moment of profound reflection within a sacred service. The text, taken from Ephesians 3, speaks of spiritual strength and the indwelling of Christ. It asks for God's power to be granted through His Spirit, enabling believers to be strengthened inwardly and to have Christ dwell in their hearts through faith. The composer's masterful setting of this rich biblical passage creates an intimate and deeply personal devotional experience. The solo BB voicing offers a focused and unadorned presentation of the text, allowing its message of spiritual fortitude and divine presence to resonate clearly with the listener.
