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Herr, deine Güte reicht so weit
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Andris Solims
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Herr, deine Güte reicht so weit by Eduard Grell — Lyrics
Herr, deine Güte reicht so weit der Himmel ist,
und deine Wahrheit so weit die Wolken gehn.
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About Herr, deine Güte reicht so weit
Eduard Grell sets words from Psalm 36, praising the boundless extent of God's goodness and truth. The German text, proclaiming 'Lord, your goodness reaches as far as the heavens are wide, and your faithfulness as far as the clouds go,' is sung here in a powerful four-part setting for SATB choir. This sacred motet is a profound expression of faith, its verses of praise culminating in a jubilant "Halleluja!" The composer's sensitive treatment of the biblical text creates an atmosphere of reverence and awe, making it a fitting choice for services of reflection and praise.
