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Ach, daß ich doch in meinen Augen hätte
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ach, daß ich doch in meinen Augen hätte by Johann Balthasar Erben — Lyrics
Ach, daß ich doch in meinen Augen hette
deß Wassers gnug und Thränen
umb die Wette mit deinem Volck möcht fließen laßen hin, hin,
aber Ach! waß thustu, ò mein Sinn?
Ach, wach doch auf vom Schlaf der Sünden,
laß ja die Sicherheit dich nicht mehr überwinden,
ô, bessre dich, denn es ist hohe Zeit.
Der große Gott hat schon die Straf bereit.
Gerechter Gott, ich sehe fast noch brennen die Zions Burg
und Salem gantz berennen in deinem heißen Grimm,
Ach? schone doch,
Hör meiner Thränen Stimm.
Ach! handle nicht mit Haß,
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About Ach, daß ich doch in meinen Augen hätte
Johann Balthasar Erben's motet Ach, daß ich doch in meinen Augen hätte is a poignant sacred work for solo soprano. The German text expresses a deep sorrow and repentance. The singer laments their inability to weep enough tears in sympathy with the Lord's people. They call upon their soul to awaken from the slumber of sin and to seek improvement before divine punishment is unleashed, referencing the burning of Zion and Salem as a consequence of God's wrath. The plea culminates in a fervent request for mercy rather than punishment, asking God to cease his retribution upon the city and land, which are weary from constant sighing. The motet offers a powerful devotional experience through its emotive text and solo vocal line.
