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65: Herr, höre, was mein Mund.

Herr, höre, was mein Mund.--(Goed. 65.)

Appeared in Crü. Praxis, 1648, no. 37.

This Prayer for favor in judgment is based on Psalm CXLIII. It is pervaded with deep humility and devoutness.

English Versions:

His rendering of the similes and metaphors of this hymn is especially good. Cf. stanza VI:

and in stanza X:

also stanza XI: