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Aus tiefer Not schrei' ich zu dir
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SAB · Charles Pearson
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Aus tiefer Not schrei' ich zu dir by Hugo Distler — Lyrics
Aus tiefer Not schrei' ich zu dir,
Herr Gott, erhoer' mein Rufen,
Dein gnädig' Ohren kehr zu mir,
Und meiner Bitt' sie öffen!
Denn so du willst das sehen an,
Was Sünd' und Unrecht ist getan,
Wer kann, Herr, vor dir bleiben?
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About Aus tiefer Not schrei' ich zu dir
The opening words express a profound plea from a state of deep distress, calling to God with urgency and imploring Him to hear the prayer. The text, a well-known German Lenten hymn, continues to reflect on human sinfulness and the inability of good works to atone for it, finding solace only in God's grace and forgiveness. This setting for SAB voices by Hugo Distler, a significant composer of sacred music in the 20th century, powerfully conveys the theological weight of the words. Distler’s characteristic harmonic language and rhythmic vitality give this motet a compelling intensity, making it a moving choice for services during penitential seasons.
