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Hilf mir, Gott, durch den Namen dein, SWV 151
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Hilf mir, Gott, durch den Namen dein, SWV 151 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
In finem, in carminibus. Intellectus David,
cum venissent Ziphaei, et dixissent ad Saul: Nonne David absconditus est apud nos?
Deus, in nomine tuo salvum me fac, et in virtute tua judica me.
Deus, exaudi orationem meam; auribus percipe verba oris mei.
Quoniam alieni insurrexerunt adversum me, et fortes
quaesierunt animam meam, non proposuerunt Deum ante conspectum suum. [diapsalma]
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About Hilf mir, Gott, durch den Namen dein, SWV 151
This setting of Psalm 54 opens with a fervent plea for divine aid in the face of enemies who seek the singer's life. The text expresses deep trust in God's power and justice, alongside a determination to offer willing sacrifice and praise for deliverance. Heinrich Schütz masterfully captures the dramatic sweep of the words, moving from anxious supplication to confident affirmation of God's support. Scored for SATB voices, this sacred hymn offers a powerful and moving experience, reflecting the deep spiritual and emotional currents of the original psalm. It is a profound expression of faith in times of adversity.
