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Bewahre mich Gott
Staff Notation • Sacred, Madrigals
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Bewahre mich Gott by Gabriel Möhlich — Lyrics
Tituli inscriptio, ipsi David. Conserva me, Domine, quoniam speravi in te.
Dixi Domino: Deus meus es tu, quoniam bonorum meorum non eges.
Sanctis qui sunt in terra ejus, mirificavit omnes voluntates meas in eis.
Multiplicatae sunt infirmitates eorum: postea acceleraverunt.
Non congregabo conventicula eorum de sanguinibus, nec memor ero nominum eorum per labia mea.
Dominus pars haereditatis meae, et calicis mei: tu es qui restitues haereditatem meam mihi.
Funes ceciderunt mihi in praeclaris; etenim haereditas mea praeclara est mihi.
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About Bewahre mich Gott
Gabriel Möhlich's setting of Bewahre mich Gott is a significant work for SATB choir, blending Latin and German texts. Drawing from the tradition of sacred madrigals, the piece explores profound spiritual themes. The Latin opening, drawn from Psalm 15, expresses trust in God's protection and guidance, 'Preserve me, O Lord, for in you I have hoped.' This is followed by the German text 'Bewahre mich Gott,' which reiterates the plea for divine safeguarding. Möhlich's composition skillfully navigates the interplay between the ancient Latin liturgy and the vernacular German, creating a rich and expressive choral experience that resonates with deep personal faith and reliance on the divine.
