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God hear on my crying or Gott höre mein Flehen
Staff Notation • Sacred, Madrigals
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God hear on my crying or Gott höre mein Flehen by Christoph Dalitz — Lyrics
God, hear on my crying, listen to my prayer.
Thou hast been my shelter, a tower from adversaries.
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About God hear on my crying or Gott höre mein Flehen
Christoph Dalitz's Gott höre mein Flehen / God hear on my crying is a sacred madrigal for unaccompanied voices. Its German and English text draws on biblical themes of supplication and refuge. The composer explores the text through contrapuntal lines, creating a rich texture that responds to the devotional subject matter. The music moves from intense pleas to expressions of steadfast faith and trust in divine protection, offering a compelling musical setting for this ancient prayer.
