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Entsagung, Op. 9 No. 11
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Entsagung, Op. 9 No. 11 by Felix Mendelssohn — Lyrics
Herr, zu dir will ich mich retten,
wenn die Welt mich kränkt und schlägt;
will in deinen Schoß mich betten,
wund und müd' von argen Ketten,
die meine schwache Seele trägt.
Herr, nach deiner Gnad' und Treue
sehnt sich mein geängstigt Herz,
dass ich meine Schuld bereue,
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About Entsagung, Op. 9 No. 11
This is a solo setting of a German text by Felix Mendelssohn, Op. 9 No. 11. The Lieder genre, a staple of the 19th-century German art song tradition, suits intimate expression. The text, a deeply personal prayer, speaks of seeking refuge in God from worldly troubles and pain, yearning for divine grace and peace. It describes a soul burdened by earthly struggles, seeking solace and renewal through repentance and a renewed covenant. The music would likely reflect this profound spiritual journey, moving from distress to a hopeful embrace of divine love and eternal rest in God's presence. A singer might explore these themes of seeking comfort and ultimate peace when contemplating this work.
