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Ein Mensch ist in seinem Leben wie Gras
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Ein Mensch ist in seinem Leben wie Gras by Oskar Pasch — Lyrics
Ipsi David. Benedic, anima mea, Domino, et omnia quae intra me sunt nomini sancto ejus.
Benedic, anima mea, Domino, et noli oblivisci omnes retributiones ejus.
Qui propitiatur omnibus iniquitatibus tuis; qui sanat omnes infirmitates tuas:
qui redimit de interitu vitam tuam; qui coronat te in misericordia et miserationibus:
qui replet in bonis desiderium tuum; renovabitur ut aquilae juventus tua:
faciens misericordias Dominus, et judicium omnibus injuriam patientibus.
Notas fecit vias suas Moysi; filiis Israël voluntates suas.
Miserator et misericors Dominus: longanimis, et multum misericors.
Non in perpetuum irascetur, neque in aeternum comminabitur.
Non secundum peccata nostra fecit nobis, neque secundum iniquitates nostras retribuit nobis.
Quoniam secundum altitudinem caeli a terra, corroboravit misericordiam suam
super timentes se;
quantum distat ortus ab occidente, longe fecit a nobis iniquitates nostras.
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About Ein Mensch ist in seinem Leben wie Gras
Oskar Pasch sets a powerful Latin text from Psalm 103, an ancient Hebrew prayer of praise. The composer alternates between sung German, which translates the opening words 'Ein Mensch ist in seinem Leben wie Gras' (A man's life is like grass), and the Latin original. This SATB setting reflects on the fleeting nature of human life and the enduring mercy of God. The music moves from moments of quiet contemplation of mortality to exultant declarations of divine grace and power, offering a rich emotional journey for both choir and listener. The work is a significant example of sacred choral writing, blending poetic text with evocative musical expression.
