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Ich ruf zu Gott mit meiner Stimm, SWV 174
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 Gott mit meiner Stimm, SWV 174 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
In finem, pro Idithun. Psalmus Asaph.
Voce mea ad Dominum clamavi; voce mea ad Deum,
et intendit mihi.
In die tribulationis meae Deum exquisivi; manibus meis nocte contra eum, et non sum deceptus.
Renuit consolari anima mea;
memor fui Dei, et delectatus sum, et exercitatus sum, et defecit spiritus meus.
Anticipaverunt vigilias oculi mei; turbatus sum, et non sum locutus.
Cogitavi dies antiquos, et annos aeternos in mente habui.
Et meditatus sum nocte cum corde meo, et exercitabar,
et scopebam spiritum meum.
Numquid in aeternum projiciet Deus? aut non apponet ut complacitior sit adhuc?
aut in finem misericordiam suam abscindet, a generatione in generationem?
aut obliviscetur misereri Deus? aut continebit in ira sua misericordias suas?
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About Ich ruf zu Gott mit meiner Stimm, SWV 174
Heinrich Schütz's Ich ruf zu Gott mit meiner Stimm, SWV 174, is a sacred hymn for SATB choir. The text, predominantly in German but beginning with a Latin psalm setting, explores themes of deep spiritual distress and a fervent cry to God for help. The composer, a pivotal figure in German music between the Renaissance and Baroque eras, masterfully conveys the text's anguish and unwavering faith. The music captures the psalmist's profound struggle, his sleepless nights, and his enduring hope that God's mercy will not be withdrawn. This setting offers a powerful and moving reflection on prayer and divine solace in times of tribulation.
