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Eins bitt ich vom Herren a 5
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Eins bitt ich vom Herren a 5 by Heinrich Hartmann — Lyrics
Psalmus David, priusquam liniretur. Dominus illuminatio mea et salus mea: quem timebo?
Dominus protector vitae meae: a quo trepidabo?
Dum appropiant super me nocentes ut edant carnes meas, qui tribulant me inimici mei, ipsi
infirmati sunt et ceciderunt.
Si consistant adversum me castra, non timebit cor meum; si exsurgat adversum me praelium, in hoc ego sperabo.
Unam petii a Domino, hanc requiram, ut inhabitem in domo Domini omnibus diebus vitae meae; ut videam voluptatem Domini, et visitem templum ejus.
Quoniam abscondit me in tabernaculo suo; in die malorum abscondito me in tabernaculi sui.
In petra exaltavit me, et nunc exaltavit caput meum super inimicos meos. Circuivi,
et immolavi in tabernaculo ejus hostiam vociferationis;
cantabo, et psalmum dicam Domino.
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About Eins bitt ich vom Herren a 5
Heinrich Hartmann's Eins bitt ich vom Herren is a striking sacred motet for five voices, presented here in both SSATB and SATTB scorings. The text is a powerful setting of Psalm 27, verses 1-5, originally in Latin but also including German words. The composer captures the psalm's dramatic narrative of seeking divine protection amidst adversity. The music moves from a declaration of faith and courage in the face of enemies to a heartfelt plea for sanctuary and continued presence in God's house, expressing a deep yearning for spiritual peace and closeness to the divine.
