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Domine, ne in furore tuo arguas me, SWV 85
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.
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Domine, ne in furore tuo arguas me, SWV 85 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 Domine, ne in furore tuo arguas me, SWV 85
Heinrich Schütz's Domine, ne in furore tuo arguas me is a motet for SATB voices, setting a passage from Psalm 6. The work opens with a dramatic declamation of the text, before unfolding into a rich, contrapuntal texture. Schütz employs homophonic writing to emphasise key phrases, such as the plea for mercy, "Miserere mei, Domine", and the desperate cry "Et anima mea turbata est valde". The motet is a powerful exploration of human frailty and a fervent appeal for divine compassion, moving from a state of profound distress to one of hopeful petition. The composer's masterful command of choral writing is evident throughout, creating a moving and profound musical experience.
