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Der Herr ist mein Licht und mein Heil, SWV 359
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Der Herr ist mein Licht und mein Heil, SWV 359 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Der Herr ist mein Licht und mein Heil; vor wem sollte ich mich fürchten!
Der Herr ist meines Lebens Kraft; vor wem sollte mir grauen!
So die Bösen, meine Widersacher und Feinde, an mich wollen, meine Fleisch zu fressen,
müssen sie anlaufen und fallen.
Wenn sich schon ein Heer wider mich legt, so fürchtet sich dennoch mein Herz nicht;
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About Der Herr ist mein Licht und mein Heil, SWV 359
In this setting of Psalm 27, Heinrich Schütz presents a powerful affirmation of faith. The text speaks of God's light and salvation, dispelling fear even in the face of enemies and war. The composer's two-part (TT) setting, with its direct German text, conveys the confidence and unwavering trust of the psalmist. Schütz masterfully uses the two voices to create a sense of fervent devotion and resolute conviction. The music would have served as a profound reflection on divine protection and strength, offering solace and reassurance to the listener through its musical and textual declarations. It is a compelling example of sacred motet writing from the Baroque era.
