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Ein Hertz so hart
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Ein Hertz so hart by André Vierendeels — Lyrics
Ein Hertz so hart, ist böser Arth,
Gott selbsten hats die Widerpart,
wie allzeit hat der Jüdisch Rath,
und nieder tratt die Göttlich Saat,
wie Stephanus, der heilig Mann,
ihnen sehr wol erweisen kan.
Hartnäckigkeit umbs Leben bring,
Saul Pharao, und Nelis Kind,
in dere Nott noch jetz und lebt,
welcher nach newen Secten strebt,
nicht hören will die Kirch so alt,
und ihre Leher manigfalt.
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About Ein Hertz so hart
André Vierendeels's Ein Hertz so hart is a sacred German hymn setting for TTB choir. The text laments hard-heartedness and obstinacy, contrasting it with divine will and the established church. It draws parallels to biblical figures like the Jews, Saul, and Pharaoh, as well as the martyr Stephen, to illustrate the destructive nature of stubbornness and unrepentance. The lyrics convey a strong moral message, warning against a godless life that disregards heavenly truth and adheres to self-serving new doctrines. The German text's powerful message is delivered through the direct and unadorned musical setting characteristic of the hymn tradition.
