Hoort mijn ghebet

This sacred hymn, sung in Dutch by a SAB choir, opens with a plea to the Lord to hear the singer's prayer and not turn away. The text expresses deep sorrow and lament, describing days that vanish like smoke and bones consumed by a fire. The composer André Vierendeels sets these words, which speak of overwhelming sadness and a desperate yearning for divine attention, in a style suitable for congregational or choir performance. The music aims to convey the heartfelt desperation and hope found within the lyrical content.