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Eile, mich, Gott, zu erretten
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Eile, mich, Gott, zu erretten by Melchior Vulpius — 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 Eile, mich, Gott, zu erretten
A powerful motet for double choir (SSATTBB), Eile, mich, Gott, zu erretten draws on Psalm 70. Its Latin text, beginning with a plea for divine assistance, is interspersed with German translations of key phrases, creating a rich mosaic of devotion. The composer Melchior Vulpius crafts a setting that moves from urgent supplication to triumphant declaration of faith. The polyphonic textures skillfully convey the text's dramatic arc, making it a compelling choice for services during Lent or for any occasion where penitence and praise are central themes. This motet offers a profound musical reflection on dependence on God and the joy found in His salvation.
