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Ich harrete des Herren, SWV 137
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ich harrete des Herren, SWV 137 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
In finem. Psalmus ipsi David.
Exspectans exspectavi Dominum, et intendit mihi.
Et exaudivit preces meas, et eduxit me de lacu miseriae et de luto faecis.
Et statuit super petram pedes meos, et direxit gressus meos.
Et immisit in os meum canticum novum, carmen Deo nostro.
Videbunt multi, et timebunt, et sperabunt in Domino.
Beatus vir cujus est nomen Domini spes ejus, et non respexit in vanitates
et insanias falsas.
Multa fecisti tu, Domine Deus meus, mirabilia tua; et cogitationibus tuis non est qui similis
sit tibi.
Annuntiavi et locutus sum: multiplicati sunt super numerum.
Sacrificium et oblationem noluisti; aures autem perfecisti mihi.
Holocaustum et pro peccato non postulasti;
tunc dixi: Ecce venio.
In capite libri scriptum est de me,
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About Ich harrete des Herren, SWV 137
This setting by Heinrich Schütz of Psalm 40, Ich harrete des Herren, is a profound exploration of faith and deliverance. The text, a fervent prayer of expectation and thanksgiving, describes being lifted from a pit of despair and set on solid ground, with a new song of praise to God. Schütz's powerful SATB arrangement vividly captures the emotional journey from deep supplication to triumphant hope. The work moves between German and Latin, reflecting the liturgical and personal dimensions of the psalm. It is ideal for services or concerts seeking music of deep spiritual reflection and musical substance, offering a compelling narrative of trust in the divine.
