Gebet, D.815 (Du Urquell aller Güte)
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Gebet, D.815 (Du Urquell aller Güte) by Franz Schubert — Lyrics
About Gebet, D.815 (Du Urquell aller Güte)
Franz Schubert’s Gebet, D.815, is a four-part German setting of a devotional text. It would suit a moment of reflection or solemn contemplation, perhaps in a church setting or at a significant gathering. The text addresses God as the source of all goodness and might, finding divinity in both gentle nature and the power of conflict. It speaks of the divine presence in the human heart, acknowledging both joy and suffering, and the contrasting allure of home and the call to glorious death. The music would provide a rich, resonant sound for the SATB choir, exploring the text’s profound spiritual and emotional journey.