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Ehr sei Gott in der Höh'
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ehr sei Gott in der Höh' by Johann Hermann Schein — Lyrics
Ehr sei Gott in der Höh' allein,
auf Erden soll nun Friede sein.
Hilf Gott, was ist das für ein Gsang?
Wie hat er so ein lieblichn Klang?
Ehr sei Gott …
Hört, Gottes Ehr preist,
dieser Gsang Gottes Ehr preist,
uns Menschen auch Frieden verheisst.
Ehr sei Gott …
Ach Gott, es sind die Engelein,
die singen dieses Liedelein
und den Menschen ein Wohl gefalln,
weil Christus ist geborn euch alln.
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About Ehr sei Gott in der Höh'
Johann Hermann Schein's motet Ehr sei Gott in der Höh' unfolds with a rich texture for SSAT.SATTTB voices, creating a grand soundscape for this German sacred text. The music opens with the joyous acclamation of "Glory to God in the Highest", echoed by the assertion of peace on earth. As the motet progresses, it depicts the angels singing this joyful news, marveling at the beautiful sound and the message of peace it brings. The text rejoices in the birth of Christ, heralding the eradication of hatred and sin, and concludes with thanksgiving. Schein's masterful handling of the large choir allows for intricate polyphony and sonorous homophony, bringing the message of divine glory and earthly peace to life with vibrant energy.
