Herr, laß meine Klage (Johann Hermann Schein)

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• (Posted 2014-02-13)  CPDL #31257:         

Editor: Gerd Eichler (submitted 2014-02-13).   Score information: A4, 6 pages, 112 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Transcribed from original print, mensurstrich layout, original note values and key signature. Musica ficta clearly marked, Basso Continuo part included.

• (Posted 2008-05-26)  CPDL #17002:       

Editor: Peter Kaplan (submitted 2008-05-26).   Score information: Letter, 10 pages, 748 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: In original key. Altus part written in tenor clef.

• (Posted 2008-05-26)  CPDL #17004:     

Editor: Peter Kaplan (submitted 2008-05-26).   Score information: Letter, 10 pages, 760 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Transposed up a whole step, with Altus part cleffed for treble voice.

General Information

Title: Herr, laß meine Klage
Composer: Johann Hermann Schein
Larger work: Israelsbrünnlein (Fontana d'Israel)

Number of voices: 5vv   Voicings: SSTTB or SSATB
Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: German
Instruments: Basso continuo

First published: 1623 in Fontana d'Israel, no. 17
    2nd published: 1931 in Das Chorwerk, no. 12.5
Description: 

Original text and translations

German text Herr, laß meine Klage für dich kommen; unterweise mich nach deinem Wort, laß mein Flehen für dich kommen. Errette mich nach deinem Worte. Meine Lippen sollen loben, wenn du mich deine Rechte lehrest.

English translation Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me discernment according to your word. Let my prayer come before you; rescue me according to your promise. May my lips pour forth your praise, as you teach me your laws.