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Ach Herr, wie lang willst du denn noch, SWV 109
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, wie lang willst du denn noch, SWV 109 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
In finem. Psalmus David. Usquequo, Domine, oblivisceris me in finem? usquequo avertis faciem tuam a me?
quamdiu ponam consilia in anima mea; dolorem in corde meo per diem?
usquequo exaltabitur inimicus meus super me?
Respice, et exaudi me, Domine Deus meus. Illumina oculos meos, ne umquam obdormiam in morte;
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About Ach Herr, wie lang willst du denn noch, SWV 109
Heinrich Schütz's setting of Ach Herr, wie lang willst du denn noch (SWV 109) is a sacred work for SATB choir. The text, presented in both Latin and German, is a profound meditation on suffering and a plea for divine help. It begins with a cry to God, questioning His seeming abandonment and the persistent presence of enemies. The singer implores the Lord to look upon them, hear their prayer, and illuminate their eyes, lest they fall into eternal sleep. The text expresses hope in God's mercy, anticipating rejoicing in His salvation and singing praises to the Most High. This piece is a powerful exploration of faith in the face of adversity.
