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Der Wachtelschlag
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Der Wachtelschlag by Carl Gottlieb Hering — Lyrics
1. Horch, wie schallt's dorten so lieblich hervor?
Fürchte Gott! fürchte Gott!
ruft mir die Wachtel in's Ohr.
Sitzend im Grünen, von Halmen umhüllt,
mahnt sie den Horcher im Saatengefild:
Liebe Gott! liebe Gott!
Er ist so gütig und mild.
2. Wieder bedeutet ihr hüpfender Schlag:
Lobe Gott! lobe Gott!
der dich zu lohnen vermag.
Siehst du die herrlichen Früchte im Feld?
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About Der Wachtelschlag
Carl Gottlieb Hering's Der Wachtelschlag is a delightful German secular part-song, suitable for a spring or summer concert. The text, inspired by the call of the quail, urges listeners to love, praise, thank, and trust in God, seeing divine goodness in nature's bounty and finding comfort in His presence during difficult times. This charming piece is arranged for a mixed-voice choir, with parts for both Tenor-Taccompaniement-Bass (TTB) and Soprano-Soprano-Alto (SSA) voices, making it a versatile choice for choirs seeking to explore lighter, uplifting repertoire with a positive, devotional message woven through its secular theme.
