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Erhöre die Gerechtigkeit
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Erhöre die Gerechtigkeit by Jacob Meiland — Lyrics
Oratio David. Exaudi, Domine, justitiam meam; intende deprecationem meam.
Auribus percipe orationem meam, non in labiis dolosis.
De vultu tuo judicium meum prodeat; oculi tui videant aequitates.
Probasti cor meum, et visitasti nocte; igne me examinasti,
et non est inventa in me iniquitas.
Ut non loquatur os meum
opera hominum: propter verba labiorum tuorum,
ego custodivi vias duras.
Perfice gressus meos in semitis tuis, ut non moveantur vestigia mea.
Ego clamavi, quoniam exaudisti me, Deus; inclina aurem tuam mihi,
et exaudi verba mea.
Mirifica misericordias tuas, qui salvos facis sperantes in te.
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About Erhöre die Gerechtigkeit
Jacob Meiland's Erhöre die Gerechtigkeit is a substantial sacred work for SATB choir. Its Latin text is drawn from Psalm 17, a prayer of David imploring God for justice and protection. The composer sets this plea with a serious and earnest musical character, reflecting the profound spiritual content. The initial German title suggests its use within a German-speaking liturgical context, though the primary text is Latin. This piece would suit a choir seeking a reflective and emotionally resonant anthem, exploring themes of righteousness, divine judgment, and steadfast faith. Its contrapuntal writing and clear declamation make it a rewarding challenge for an accomplished SATB ensemble.
