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In Gnaden, Herr, wollst eindenk sein, SWV 237
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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In Gnaden, Herr, wollst eindenk sein, SWV 237 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. Memento, Domine, David, et omnis mansuetudinis ejus:
sicut juravit Domino; votum vovit Deo Jacob:
Si introiero in tabernaculum domus meae; si ascendero in lectum strati mei;
si dedero somnum oculis meis, et palpebris meis dormitationem,
et requiem temporibus meis,
donec inveniam locum Domino, tabernaculum Deo Jacob.
Ecce audivimus eam in Ephrata; invenimus eam in campis silvae.
Introibimus in tabernaculum ejus; adorabimus in loco ubi steterunt pedes ejus.
Surge, Domine, in requiem tuam, tu et arca sanctificationis tuae.
Sacerdotes tui induantur justitiam, et sancti tui exsultent.
Propter David servum tuum non avertas faciem christi tui.
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About In Gnaden, Herr, wollst eindenk sein, SWV 237
Heinrich Schütz's In Gnaden, Herr, wollst eindenk sein, SWV 237, is a sacred work for SATB choir. It combines Latin and German texts, drawing from Psalm 132. This psalm, also known as the Song of Degrees, expresses a deep longing for God's presence and the establishment of His dwelling place. The music would be fitting for services or concerts focusing on themes of devotion, pilgrimage, and the anticipation of divine sanctuary. Schütz masterfully employs his characteristic harmonic language and contrapuntal skill to convey the solemnity and earnest prayer of the text, making it a powerful piece for contemplation.
