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Eil, Herr mein Gott, zu retten mich, SWV 167
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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Eil, Herr mein Gott, zu retten mich, SWV 167 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
In finem. Psalmus David in rememorationem, quod salvum fecerit eum Dominus.
Deus, in adjutorium meum intende; Domine, ad adjuvandum me festina.
Confundantur, et revereantur, qui quaerunt animam meam.
Avertantur retrorsum, et erubescant, qui volunt mihi mala;
avertantur statim erubescentes qui dicunt mihi: Euge, euge!
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About Eil, Herr mein Gott, zu retten mich, SWV 167
Heinrich Schütz's Eil, Herr mein Gott, zu retten mich, SWV 167, is a powerful setting of Psalm 70. The text is a fervent plea for divine assistance in times of distress, expressing vulnerability and a deep reliance on God for salvation and protection. The composer's response is a masterful setting for SATB choir, weaving together Latin and German texts to convey the urgent prayer. Schütz skilfully captures the emotional arc of the psalm, from the desperate cries for help to the ultimate expression of trust and praise. This sacred work is a profound meditation on faith, offering a compelling musical interpretation of ancient words for a contemporary choir.
