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Ich will sehr hoch erhöhen dich, SWV 250
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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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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Ich will sehr hoch erhöhen dich, SWV 250 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Laudatio ipsi David. Exaltabo te, Deus meus rex, et benedicam nomini tuo in saeculum,
et in saeculum saeculi.
Per singulos dies benedicam tibi, et laudabo nomen tuum in saeculum, et in saeculum saeculi.
Magnus Dominus, et laudabilis nimis, et magnitudinis ejus non est finis.
Generatio et generatio laudabit opera tua, et potentiam tuam pronuntiabunt.
Magnificentiam gloriae sanctitatis tuae loquentur, et mirabilia tua narrabunt.
Et virtutem terribilium tuorum dicent, et magnitudinem tuam narrabunt.
Memoriam abundantiae suavitatis tuae eructabunt, et justitia tua exsultabunt.
Miserator et misericors Dominus: patiens, et multum misericors.
Suavis Dominus universis, et miserationes ejus super omnia opera ejus.
Confiteantur tibi, Domine, omnia opera tua, et sancti tui benedicant tibi.
Gloriam regni tui dicent, et potentiam tuam loquentur:
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About Ich will sehr hoch erhöhen dich, SWV 250
Heinrich Schütz's Ich will sehr hoch erhöhen dich, SWV 250, is a sacred setting for SATB voices. The text, drawn from Psalm 145, is a powerful expression of praise and adoration for God. Beginning with a jubilant declaration, the music opens with a strong, homophonic statement before unfolding into more intricate contrapuntal passages. The interplay between the voices reflects the escalating praise of the text, moving from majestic pronouncements of God's greatness to intimate expressions of His mercy. The German title, meaning 'I will greatly extol you,' clearly signals the piece's devotional intent. This work offers rich harmonic language and opportunities for dynamic contrast, making it a compelling choice for a choir seeking to convey profound spiritual sentiment through music.
