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Ich ruf zu dir, mein Herr und Gott, SWV 225
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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Ich ruf zu dir, mein Herr und Gott, SWV 225 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. Ad Dominum cum tribularer clamavi, et exaudivit me.
Domine, libera animam meam a labiis iniquis et a lingua dolosa.
Quid detur tibi, aut quid apponatur tibi ad linguam dolosam?
Sagittae potentis acutae, cum carbonibus desolatoriis.
Heu mihi, quia incolatus meus prolongatus est! habitavi cum habitantibus
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About Ich ruf zu dir, mein Herr und Gott, SWV 225
This sacred hymn, Ich ruf zu dir, mein Herr und Gott, SWV 225, is sung by a SATB choir. It is set in German and Latin. The text, drawn from the Psalms, expresses a plea for deliverance from deceitful tongues and injustice, reflecting the anguish of prolonged suffering and conflict. Schütz's setting would serve well in a service of penitence or intercession, offering a powerful musical expression of lament and a cry for divine aid. The composer's mastery of text setting ensures that the emotional weight of the words is conveyed with profound sincerity, making it a moving choice for a choir seeking to explore themes of faith and resilience.
