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Ach Herr, ich habe vertrauet
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ach Herr, ich habe vertrauet by Ferdinand Möhring — Lyrics
Ach Herr, ach Herr! ich habe vertrauet und erkenne dein Erbarmen!
Ich bitte und flehe, o hilf mir, Herr, ach Herr, o hilf mir, Herr!
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About Ach Herr, ich habe vertrauet
Ferdinand Möhring's Ach Herr, ich habe vertrauet is a sacred motet for SATB choir, sung in German. The text is a heartfelt plea for divine help, expressing deep trust in God's mercy. The composer sets the prayerful opening "Ach Herr, ach Herr! ich habe vertrauet und erkenne dein Erbarmen!" with earnestness, before moving to a more exultant expression of praise. The latter half of the text, which speaks of the heavenly host praising God eternally, offers the opportunity for soaring, affirmative choral writing. This setting is well-suited for a choir looking for a substantial, yet accessible, German motet with a clear emotional arc from supplication to adoration.
