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Ich danke dir Herr, SWV 347
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ich danke dir Herr, SWV 347 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Ich danke dir Herr, von ganzem Herzen,
denn du hast meine Seele von dem Tode erretet, meine Füsse von Gleiten,
dass ich wandelen mag für Gott, im Licht der Lebendigen.
Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele, und vergiss nicht, was er dir Guts getan hat.
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About Ich danke dir Herr, SWV 347
This motet by Heinrich Schütz sets a German text of profound thanksgiving. The words express deep gratitude for deliverance from death and sin, celebrating God's healing and merciful nature. The text speaks of the soul being saved from perishing and crowned with grace, its mouth made joyful to proclaim God's praises. It moves from personal testimony of rescue to a universal call to bless the Lord, emphasizing redemption from the grave and the promise of life eternal. The solo voice effectively conveys the intimate and personal nature of this prayer of thanks.
