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Biblical songs Op.99
Staff Notation • Sacred, Arias
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Biblical songs Op.99 by Antonín Dvořák — Lyrics
I. Op. 99, No. 1: Um ihn her ist Wolken und Dunkel (Psalm 97; 26)
II. Op. 99, No. 3: Du bist, o Herr, mein Schirm und Schild
III. Op. 99, No. 3: Gott erhöre mein Gebet! (Psalm 55; 23, 5, 79)
Gott, erhöre, mein Gebet.
Verschließ‘ dein Ohr nicht vor meinem Fleh’n.
Neige dich zu mir und höre mich, wie ich kläglich zage,
wie ich klage und weine!
Angstvoll schlägt das Herz in mir, mich pakken des Todes Schrekken,
schon faßt mich an kaltes Granen.
Und ich seufze: hätte ich Taubenschwingen, daß ich flöge in in weite Irre.
Rast zu suchen in der Ferne, und Ruhe in der Wüste.
Wie würde ich eilen zu entkommen dem Sturm und Ungewitter!
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About Biblical songs Op.99
The Biblical Songs, Op. 99 by Antonín Dvořák are a collection of profound sacred arias for solo high voice. They draw on biblical texts, exploring themes of divine presence, protection, and solace. The first song, 'Um ihn her ist Wolken und Dunkel', evokes the awe-inspiring majesty of God, drawing from Psalm 97. Later songs include 'Du bist, o Herr, mein Schirm und Schild', a personal affirmation of faith, and 'Gott ist mein Hirte', a contemplative setting of Psalm 23, often considered one of the most comforting passages in scripture. The collection is presented in German and Czech, offering a rich and varied devotional experience for the soloist.
