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Het aertrijkck II
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Het aertrijkck II by André Vierendeels — Lyrics
Het aertrijck met zijn overvloedichheyt,
hoort den Heere, met die werelt seer playsant,
met al die menschen daer in verspreyt,
op dat water gheplant,
heeft hi daertrijck vaeliant
door zijn groote hant.
Wie sal nu climmen op Gods berghen fijn?
Wie sal staande bliven in zijn plaetse goet?
Dyen zijn handen hier onnosel zijn,
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About Het aertrijkck II
This SAB motet by André Vierendeels is set in Dutch and draws from sacred texts. The music opens with a clear sense of the Earth's abundance, reflecting the text's praise for the Lord and the world. The composer masterfully crafts the interplay between the three voices to convey the lyrical journey through themes of righteousness and divine blessing. As the text progresses, it poses questions about who is worthy to ascend to God's mountain and stand in His holy place, emphasizing purity of heart, clean hands, and honest dealings. The music follows this narrative arc, building in intensity and musical reflection as it explores the rewards of virtue, mercy, and sincere faith. The piece concludes with a powerful affirmation of God's grace for the faithful.
