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Ich will so lang ich lebe, SWV 131
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 will so lang ich lebe, SWV 131 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Davidi, cum immutavit vultum suum coram Achimelech, et dimisit eum, et abiit.
Benedicam Dominum in omni tempore; semper laus ejus in ore meo.
In Domino laudabitur anima mea: audiant mansueti, et laetentur.
Magnificate Dominum mecum, et exaltemus nomen ejus in idipsum.
Exquisivi Dominum, et exaudivit me; et ex omnibus tribulationibus meis eripuit me.
Accedite ad eum, et illuminamini; et facies vestrae non confundentur.
Iste pauper clamavit, et Dominus exaudivit eum,
et de omnibus tribulationibus ejus salvavit eum.
Immittet angelus Domini in circuitu timentium eum, et eripiet eos.
Gustate et videte quoniam suavis est Dominus; beatus vir qui sperat in eo.
Timete Dominum, omnes sancti ejus, quoniam non est inopia timentibus eum.
Divites eguerunt, et esurierunt; inquirentes autem Dominum non minuentur omni bono.
Venite, filii; audite me: timorem Domini docebo vos.
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About Ich will so lang ich lebe, SWV 131
This setting by Heinrich Schütz opens with a direct and forthright musical statement, creating an atmosphere of earnest devotion. The music explores a range of textures, from homophonic passages where the SATB voices move together in clear declamation, to moments of greater contrapuntal interest, reflecting the text’s journey from tribulation to praise. The German text speaks of finding refuge and deliverance in God, with the composer’s skillful word-painting enhancing the devotional message. It is a powerful anthem for mixed choir, suitable for services or concerts where a strong, confident expression of faith is desired.
