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Herr Jesu Christ
Staff Notation • Sacred, Lieder
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Pothárn Imre
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Herr Jesu Christ by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Herr Jesu Christ der du bist Mensch und Gott
Sieh an mein Not und tu dich mein erbarmen
Ich wird zu Spott so du nicht hilfst mir Armen
Ich hab kein Ruh,
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About Herr Jesu Christ
Orlando di Lasso's Herr Jesu Christ is a powerful sacred setting for SATB choir, sung in German. The text expresses a fervent plea to Jesus Christ, acknowledging his divine and human nature, and begging for his mercy in a time of distress. The singer feels mocked and helpless without divine aid, finding no peace and waiting for grace. The devotional mood is reinforced by the direct address to Christ, imploring him not to turn away his face. This Lieder setting, typical of the German tradition, draws the listener into a deeply personal and heartfelt prayer, masterfully conveyed through Lasso's rich polyphonic writing.
