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Ich schreyet fast in meiner noht
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Ich schreyet fast in meiner noht by Conrad Hagius — Lyrics
Ich schreyet fast in meiner noht,
rieff an den lieben frommen Gott,
der hat auch mein gebet erhört,
ausz jenem tieffen schlunde,
hat er vernommen meine wort,
schir ausz der hellen grunde.
Du hast mein Gott gar wünderlich
in tieffen schlund geworffen mich,
ja mitten in das wilde meer,
da war in not mein leben,
weil ich van aller seiten her,
mit wasser war umgeben.
All deine tieffend wellen schwer,
die furen über mich daher:
da sprach ich in dem Hertzen mein:
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About Ich schreyet fast in meiner noht
This SATB setting of a German sacred text offers a powerful expression of faith in times of trial. The lyrics describe a desperate cry to God during deep distress, a prayer that is heard and answered. The composer Conrad Hagius sets these words of deliverance and trust for a mixed-voice choir. The text speaks of being cast into the deepest waters, feeling abandoned, yet finding solace and courage in unwavering faith in God's salvation. This hymn would suit a reflective moment in a service, offering a message of hope and divine providence.
