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Die heilige Gemeine, SWV 254
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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Die heilige Gemeine, SWV 254 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Alleluja. Cantate Domino canticum novum;
laus ejus in ecclesia sanctorum.
Laetetur Israël in eo qui fecit eum,
et filii Sion exsultent in rege suo.
Laudent nomen ejus in choro;
in tympano et psalterio psallant ei.
Quia beneplacitum est Domino in populo suo,
et exaltabit mansuetos in salutem.
Exsultabunt sancti in gloria;
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About Die heilige Gemeine, SWV 254
This setting by Heinrich Schütz opens with a jubilant Alleluja, celebrating the Lord with a new song. The text, drawn from Psalm 149, calls for praise in the assembly, with instruments like the timbrel and harp. It describes the faithful rejoicing in their Creator, with the sons of Zion exulting in their King. The music then turns to the vindication of the righteous, as the saints will exalt in glory, with praises of God in their throats and swords in their hands, to execute judgment upon the nations and bind their kings. This powerful sacred work is set for SATB choir, blending Latin and German text to convey its message of divine praise and ultimate justice.
