Herr, laß meine Klage (Johann Hermann Schein)

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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.
Editor: Peter Kaplan (submitted 2008-05-26).   Score information: Letter, 10 pages, 760 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Transposed down 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   Voicing: SSTTB
or SSATB
Genre: SacredMotet

Language: German
Instruments: a cappella
Published: 1623

Description: Number 17 from Johann Schein's masterwork Israelsbrünnlein (or Fontana d'Israel).

Original text and translations

German.png 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.png 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.