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Deutsche Messe "Hier wirft"
Staff Notation • Sacred, Mass Settings
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Deutsche Messe "Hier wirft" by Johann Michael Haydn — Lyrics
Hier wirft vor dir im Staub sich hin,
oh Gott die Christenschar,
zu dir erhebt sich Herz und Sinn,
das Auge zum Altar.
Oh blick auf uns mit Vatershuld,
vergib uns unsre Sündenschuld,
verstoß von deinem Angesicht,
oh Gott uns arme Sünder nicht.
Erbarme dich, oh Herr erbarme dich.
Gott in der Höh´ sei Ehre,
Preis seiner Herrlichkeit,
so singen Engelschöre,
so singen wir erfreut.
Ihr Jubellied ertönet,
uns segnet unser Gott,
wir sind mit ihm versöhnet
durch seines Sohnes Tod.
Oh bester aller Väter,
von deinem Himmelsthron,
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About Deutsche Messe "Hier wirft"
This setting of the Mass Ordinary, sung in German, opens with a sense of humble supplication. The SATB choir depicts the faithful casting themselves before God in dust, their hearts and minds lifted upwards. The music then swells with a plea for mercy and forgiveness, before turning to a more jubilant expression of praise for God in the highest and peace through His Son's sacrifice. The text moves from penitence to doxology, reflecting a profound spiritual journey. Johann Michael Haydn crafts a deeply devotional work, exploring the emotional landscape of faith through rich choral textures.
