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Ich komme vor dein Angesicht
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ich komme vor dein Angesicht by Moritz Hauptmann — Lyrics
Ich komme vor dein Angesicht,
verwirf, o Herr, mein Flehen nicht;
vergib mir alle meine Schuld,
du Gott der Gnaden und Geduld!
Schaff du ein reines Herz in mir,
ein Herz voll Lieb' und Furcht zu dir,
ein Herz voll Demut, Preis und Dank,
ein ruhig Herz mein Leben lang.
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About Ich komme vor dein Angesicht
Moritz Hauptmann's Ich komme vor dein Angesicht is a sacred motet for SATB choir. The music opens with a rich, contrapuntal texture where the four voices weave together expressively. The German text is a profound prayer, a plea for forgiveness and the creation of a pure heart, acknowledging human weakness and reliance on divine strength for victory over suffering and temptation. The composer's setting emphasizes the devotional and penitential nature of the lyrics, building to moments of fervent supplication and ultimate trust in God's protection. The motet's structure reflects the unfolding of the prayer, from humble confession to confident hope.
