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From deepest woe I cry to thee
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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From deepest woe I cry to thee by Martin Luther — Lyrics
From deepest woe I cry to thee;
Lord, hear me, I implore thee!
Bend down thy gracious ear to me;
I lay my sins before thee.
If thou remember’st every sin,
if nought but just reward we win,
could we abide thy presence?
Thou grantest pardon through thy love;
thy grace alone availeth.
Our works could ne’er our guilt remove;
yea, e’en the best life faileth.
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About From deepest woe I cry to thee
These words express a profound plea for divine mercy, acknowledging human sinfulness and the impossibility of earning salvation through one's own efforts. The text grapples with the fear of divine judgment for past transgressions, finding solace only in God's boundless love and grace. It asserts that true hope lies not in personal merit, but in trust in God's faithful word and the promise of forgiveness for a contrite spirit. This sacred hymn, set for SATB choir in English, offers a powerful meditation on repentance, faith, and the comfort found in divine clemency.
