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In monte Oliveti, D696:2
Staff Notation • Sacred, Antiphons
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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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In monte Oliveti, D696:2 by Franz Schubert — Lyrics
In monte Oliveti oravit ad Patrem:
Pater, si fieri potest, transeat a me calix iste:
Spiritus quidem promptus est, caro autem infirma. Fiat voluntas tua.
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About In monte Oliveti, D696:2
Franz Schubert's setting of In monte Oliveti is a profound expression of the prayer of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. This sacred antiphon, set for SATB choir, captures the human struggle of Christ's impending suffering alongside his ultimate submission to the divine will. The Latin text, opening with the plea "Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me," highlights the frailty of the flesh contrasted with the willingness of the spirit. Schubert's music powerfully conveys the emotional weight of this moment, leading into the exhortation to "Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation." It is a poignant reflection on faith and obedience, deeply rooted in the devotional tradition.
