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Hear my prayer/O for the wings of a dove
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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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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Hear my prayer/O for the wings of a dove by Felix Mendelssohn — Lyrics
Hear my prayer, O God, incline Thine ear!
Thyself from my petition do not hide!
Take heed to me! Hear how in prayer I mourn to Thee!
Without Thee all is dark, I have no guide.
The enemy shouteth, The godless come fast!
Iniquity, hatred upon me they cast!
The wicked oppress me, Ah, where shall I fly?
Perplexed and bewildered, O God, hear my cry!
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About Hear my prayer/O for the wings of a dove
Felix Mendelssohn's Hear my prayer, O for the wings of a dove is a profound sacred anthem, ideal for Lenten or general use. This setting of a deeply personal plea for divine assistance and solace, originally composed for soprano solo and chorus, is here presented for SATB choir. The text eloquently describes a soul in distress, beset by enemies and overwhelmed by fear, yearning for escape and peace. The composer responds to this emotional turmoil with music that is both intensely dramatic and deeply moving, culminating in the iconic, soaring melody of "O for the wings of a dove", a poignant expression of longing for refuge and spiritual rest.
