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Gott, mein Geschrei erhöre, SWV 158
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Gott, mein Geschrei erhöre, SWV 158 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
In finem. In hymnis David.
Exaudi, Deus, deprecationem meam; intende orationi meae.
A finibus terrae ad te clamavi, dum anxiaretur cor meum;
in petra exaltasti me. Deduxisti me,
quia factus es spes mea: turris fortitudinis a facie inimici.
Inhabitabo in tabernaculo tuo in saecula; protegar in velamento alarum tuarum.
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About Gott, mein Geschrei erhöre, SWV 158
Heinrich Schütz's setting of Gott, mein Geschrei erhöre (SWV 158) is a profound sacred work for SATB choir. The text draws from Psalm 61 (in the Vulgate numbering), beginning with a plea for God to hear the singer's cry and attend to their prayer. The lyrics speak of being led from the ends of the earth to a place of refuge, finding hope and strength in God's protection. The composer captures the spiritual journey described in the text, from anxiety to steadfast faith, culminating in a commitment to praise and fulfill vows. Schütz masterfully conveys the solemnity and deep devotion inherent in this psalm, making it a powerful addition to any sacred choral repertoire.
