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Bermhertichheyt en ordeel
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Bermhertichheyt en ordeel by André Vierendeels — Lyrics
Bermhertichheyt en ordeel sal ick seere
van singhen (this mijn opset),
tot ghi coemt tot my Heere,
ick sal hier leven na u wet,
in eenen wech, reyn, onbesmet
tot onnoselheyt ick keere.
Eenvuldich heb ic in mijn huys, mijn leven
gheleyt: noch ick tot boosheyt quaet
heb my hiet willen gheven.
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About Bermhertichheyt en ordeel
André Vierendeels’ Bermhertichheyt en ordeel is a sacred hymn for SAB voices, setting a text that expresses a steadfast commitment to righteous living and a rejection of evil. The opening lines declare the singer's intention to praise mercy and judgment, seeking God's presence and resolving to live according to divine law. The subsequent verses elaborate on a life lived with integrity, eschewing wickedness and refusing to associate with wrongdoers. The composer's setting of this Dutch text reflects the devotional spirit of the hymn tradition. The inclusion of Danish lyrics suggests a multilingual approach to this piece, potentially broadening its accessibility and appeal.
