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Dialogus Herr, wie lange
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Dialogus Herr, wie lange by Julius Johann Weiland — Lyrics
In finem. Psalmus David. Usquequo, Domine, oblivisceris me in finem? usquequo avertis faciem tuam a me?
quamdiu ponam consilia in anima mea; dolorem in corde meo per diem?
usquequo exaltabitur inimicus meus super me?
Respice, et exaudi me, Domine Deus meus. Illumina oculos meos, ne umquam obdormiam in morte;
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About Dialogus Herr, wie lange
Julius Johann Weiland’s Dialogus Herr, wie lange is a sacred piece for two voices, Soprano and Bass. The text begins with a Latin plea from Psalm 13, expressing a profound sense of abandonment and distress, asking "How long, Lord, will you forget me completely?" This is followed by a German section that directly addresses God, seeking His help and expressing trust in His mercy. The composer’s setting contrasts the questioning and despair of the initial lament with the hope and devotion of the subsequent plea, offering a powerful musical reflection on faith through adversity. The interplay between the two voices likely mirrors the dialogue between the soul and God inherent in the text.
