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Der Mensch lebt und bestehet
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Der Mensch lebt und bestehet by Hans Georg Nägeli — Lyrics
Der Mensch lebt und bestehet
nur eine kleine Zeit,
und alle Welt vergehet
mit ihrer Herrlichkeit.
Nur einer, der ist ewig und an allen Enden,
und wir in seinen Händen.
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About Der Mensch lebt und bestehet
Hans Georg Nägeli's motet Der Mensch lebt und bestehet is written for TTBB choir. The German text offers a reflection on the transient nature of human life and earthly glory, contrasting it with the eternal nature of God. The music mirrors this contemplation, with the male voices weaving a rich, contrapuntal texture. The text's theological assertions of God's omniscience, holiness, and omnipotence are delivered with powerful, affirmative "Hallelujas" and "Amens," bringing the motet to a resolute conclusion that praises His name.
