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Ach Herr mein Gott, straf mich doch nicht, SWV 102
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ach Herr mein Gott, straf mich doch nicht, SWV 102 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
In finem, in carminibus. Psalmus David. Pro octava.
Domine, ne in furore tuo arguas me, neque in ira tua corripias me.
Miserere mei, Domine, quoniam infirmus sum; sana me, Domine,
quoniam conturbata sunt ossa mea.
Et anima mea turbata est valde; sed tu, Domine, usquequo?
Convertere, Domine, et eripe animam meam; salvum me fac propter misericordiam tuam.
Quoniam non est in morte qui memor sit tui; in inferno autem quis confitebitur tibi?
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About Ach Herr mein Gott, straf mich doch nicht, SWV 102
This powerful sacred work by Heinrich Schütz opens with a direct plea for divine mercy, reflecting the anguished text of Psalm 6, which speaks of suffering and a desperate call for deliverance. The SATB voicing allows for rich contrapuntal interplay, with the voices sometimes moving in unison and at other times in close imitation, intensifying the emotional weight of the words. Schütz masterfully crafts the musical lines to underscore the text's themes of human frailty and the profound need for God's compassion. The blend of Latin and German texts within this setting adds a layer of liturgical depth, making it a deeply moving and reflective experience for both choir and listeners.
