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Ach Gott und Herr, wie groß und schwer
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Ach Gott und Herr, wie groß und schwer by Melchior Franck — Lyrics
1.Ach Gott und HErr/ wie groß und schwer/
sind mein begangne Sünde/
Da ist niemand der helffen kan/
in dieser Welt zu finden.
2.Lieff ich gleich wit zu dieser Zeit/
biß an der Welt ihr Ende/
und wolt loß seyn/ des Creutzes mein/
würd ich doch solchs nicht enden.
3.Zu dir flieh ich/ verstoß nicht mich/
wie ichs wol hab verdienet/
Ach Gott zürn nicht/ geh nichst ins Gricht/
dein Sohn hat mich versöhnet.
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About Ach Gott und Herr, wie groß und schwer
Melchior Franck was a prolific composer of sacred music during the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. This SATTB setting of Ach Gott und Herr, wie groß und schwer is a powerful expression of penitence and reliance on divine mercy. The German text grapples with the weight of sin and the desire for absolution, ultimately finding solace in the atoning sacrifice of Christ. Franck's composition likely reflects the Lutheran tradition, offering a deeply felt plea for forgiveness and patience in the face of spiritual struggle. The rich five-part texture would have been suited for performance in a church setting, underscoring the solemnity and sincerity of the devotional message.
