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Ich hab dich ein klein Augenblick
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ich hab dich ein klein Augenblick by Melchior Franck — Lyrics
Ich hab dich ein klein Augenblick verlassen
aber mit grosser Barmherzigkeit wil ich dich sammlen.
Ich hab mein Angesicht im Augenblick des Zorns ein wenig von dir verborgen
aber mit ewiger Gnade wil ich mich dein erbarmen
spricht der Herr dein Erlöser
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About Ich hab dich ein klein Augenblick
A motet suitable for Lent or any season of penitence, Melchior Franck’s Ich hab dich ein klein Augenblick offers a message of hope and divine reassurance. The German text, drawn from Isaiah, speaks of God’s temporary withdrawal and anger, but emphasizes His everlasting mercy and the unshakeable covenant of peace. This is expressed in a sensitive SSAB setting, where the voices blend to convey both the somber reflection on God’s wrath and the joyful assurance of His eternal grace. Franck’s writing is noted for its clarity and directness, making this a deeply affecting yet accessible work for a chamber choir.
