Saul (1739), An Oratorio - Miniature Score

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PREFACE.
The Oratorio SAUL was composed in the period from the 23d of July to the 27. .. of September
1738, and first performed on the J61ho f January in the following year. The text is probably written by
NEWBURGH HAMILTON, the author of Sams()'II,,a s I shall prove at length in the third volume of my Life
of Handel.
At the end of the second movement of the Sinfonia (p. 9) Handel has noted "Organo ad libi
tt1m" , and Smith also has entered this direction in the conducting score. It is not probable that this extem
pore passage was inserted when the third movement, which is a tolerably long Organ Concerto, was played ;
but as the latter, according to the conducting score, was frequently omitted, the ad libitum was doubtless
then adopted in its place.
Several pieces are here for the first time printed with a trombone accompaniment , wanting in all
previous editions, which indeed have been produced with extreme carelessness. The tromboni to the
"Hallelujah" (p. 49) are only found in Handel's manuscript, not in Smith's transcript, and. may therefore
probably never have been used in performance. In order not to leave unpublished any extant attempt at a
richer instrumentation by Handel himself, we have admitted these tromboni, but printed them with smaller
notes; the final bars, which in Handel's copy are erroneously written
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Jonathan's air (p. 66) was originally followed by a song of the High Priest, who in the first arrange
ment of the text, at suitable places delivered himself of thoughts, in themselves certainly quite unobjectio
nable, but always perfectly irrelevant to the action of the piece. Handel subsequently, perceiving this, cut
out his whole part ; we have given it connectedly in the Appendix.
David's song "Oh Lord whose mercies" (p. 91) has in the London editions a final symphony for the
harp, which however is nothing more than a mere repetition of the melody in the upper octave. This is not
by Handel at all, but having been inserted by the first· publisher of the songs, has been blindly retained by
later editors.
The word ignominy (p. 204) was accented by Hianxdel co.nt,ra ry to the English pronunciation thus
alI t J p i B
G G X } w.e.h av~ followed. the. earlier G G' ;
pain and ig. no • min:, editions 1n correcting it thus : pain and ig • no • min:,
In the duet between David and Michal (p. 158} two versions are given , the earlier and longer in
brackets as A, the later abriged version as it appears in the original MS., as B. Similarly the air, p. 232,
is given as A, and the recitative to the same words, p. 236, as B ; whichever of these appears the more
suitable may be chosen for performance.
The pianoforte arrangement is by the editor. - We might make many other observations on the
occasionally defective notation of the instruments in the manuscripts , on various enrichments and improve
ments by which our edition of Saul is distinguished from all earlier ones, and especially on Handel's organ
accompaniment throughout the oratorio, which is noted down in the conducting score and here published
for the first time. But all these points ~ill be fully treated in the :first volume of the "Jahrbilcher filr musi
kalische Wissenschaft" which will appear next month, and to which we refer the reader.
LEIPZIG, September 15.., 1862.
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CONTENTS.
ACT I. Pip.
Miollal. D t. {Oh fairest of ten thouaand fair • 143
Pap. Daoid. ue Oh lovely maid • , , , , , , 144
Sinfonia I CJ.orua. la there a man, who all his ways 147
01,orua. How excellent thy name, oh Lord 20 S,'nfonia 11>1
Soprano. Air. An infant rais'd • 34 D11,oid. Thy father is as cruel , • • 167
70H1-o.. A'fhloen ygo tuhteh minosnpsirt'edr bayth eTihste es,t roohd eL o•r d.• • , 3385 MDaictJ/iiadl.. Du e t. {AAth pI edresaerceustti oyno Iu tcha, nf olaru tghhe e} • 1118
Our fainting courage soon reator'd, 39 MicJ.11,l. Whom dost thou seek? , , , 161
How excellent thy name, oh Lord , , • 44 Air. No, let the guilty tremble 162
MicAal. Air. He comes I - Oh god-like youth • • • • 67
Mwah. Mean as he was • 165
.A6n.,., Behold, oh king, the brave, victorious youth 59
Air. Author of peace . 166
DatJid. Air. Oh king, your favoura with delight , • 60
Sinfonia , 168
JonatAan. Oh early piety • , , , , , • , , 63
M,rah. Air. What abject thoughta a prince can have S11,ul. '£he time at length is come • 176
Where is the son of Jesse T 177
Jonathan. Air. Birth and fortune I despise , 67
Cllorua. Oh fatal consequence of rage • 178
M.,.a6. Air. My soul rejects the thought • 70
MioAal. Air. See, with what a scomful air , 72 AC'f III.
Sinfonia Ake~; 76
Saul. Wretch that I am 191
Mic/ial. s~e' th~ da;ghten ~f the land 77
'Tis said, here livea a woman, 193
SOaAi,ol,r ua. WWhealct odmoe ,I wheealcr?o me•, mig,h ty, ki, ng , • 1881 W'itaA. With me what wouldst thou, 194
Air. Infemal spirits • • , , 195
OJ.orua. David his ten thouaanda alew , 82 s- .. ,.
Why hast thou forc'd me 197
Saul. Air. With rageI ahall bunt , 84
Sinfonia 2~0
Jonathan. Imprudent women , • , , , 87 Drwid. Whence comat thou, • 204
MicJ.11,l. Air. Fell rage and black despair , 88 AmaZ.llita. Out of the camp of Israel
.A6,a,r. Rack' d with infernal pains , , 90 Dawid. Air. lmpioua wretch , 205
D11,wid. Air. Oh Lord, whoae meroiea numberleu • 91 D,a,J MIJt'IJII •••••• , , , , , 208
SAUi. Air. A serpent, in my boscm wum'd 93 C/ioru,, Moum, larael, moum, thy beauty !oat 211
Mwa6. Air. Capricioua man, in humour !oat, 98 Drwid. Air, (T ........ ) Oh let it not in Gath be heard 216
Jonal4an. Oh filial piety • 105 Air, (S or-o,) From thia unhappy day , • , 217
Air. No, cruel father, no 106 Air. (.Alto.) :llrave Jonathan hia bow ne'er drew 220
OJ.orua. Preaerve him for the glory of thy name • 109 C/iorua, Eaglea were notao swift as they • , , 222
Dtwid. Air, (S oprano.) In aweeteat harmony , 223
ACT II. DAN and CJ.orua.O h fatal day I , 227
.Ahiat.ltir.A , Air. Ye men of Judah , 232
CJ.orua. Envy I eldeat bom of hell 11 7 B. BeoltlUH.Y e men of Judah. 236
Jonat/ian. Ah I dearest friend • 122 CAorua. Gird on thy sword • 237
Air. But aooner Jordan's at.ream
Drwid. Oh strange vicissitude , • • 127 Appendix.
Air. Such haughty beauties • • 128
HigA l'Nut. I a. Go on, illuatrious pair , , , • • • 269
Saul. Hast thou obey'd my orden 132
Air, While yet thy tide of blood runs high
Jonathan. Air. Sin not, oh king, against the youth
Saul. Air. Aa great Jehovah livea 134 I II. Thia b11tt he smallest part of harmony 271
Jonat/ian. Air. From citiea atorm'd 136 Io. Air, Oh Lord, whose providence 274
II. Jonathan. Air. Wise, great and good 276
Appear, my friend • 139
D11,oid, Air. Your words, oh king , (Wise, valiant, good)
Ill. D11,oid. Air, Fly, malicious spirit 281
Mio/ial. A father's will baa authoriz'd my love . , , 142 IT, Air. lmpioua wretch • 284
S A U L.
Dram.atips ersonae.
SAUL,B asso. SAUL.B ass.
JONATHANT,e nore. JON.A.THATNe.n or.
DAVID,A lto. DAVID.A lt.
ABNER.T enore. ABNER.T enor.
lb:RAB. Soprano. MERAB.S opran.
MICHALS, oprano. MICH.ALS, opran.
DoEo. Basso. DoEo. Basa.
Witch of Endor. Tenore. Die Hexe von Endor. Tenor.
Apparition of SAMUELB. asso. Der Geist S..t.KUEL'Bs.a ss.
An Amalekite. Tenore. Ein Amalekiter. Tenor.
ABIATHABB,a sso. ABI.A.THAeRin, Priester. Bass.
(High Priest. Tenore.) (Hoherpriester. Tenor.)
Chorus. Chor.
ACT I.
Scene1 . 1. Scene.
TrJ.!"'J:,il:.!:."
An Epinioion, or Song of Yictoeyo ver Go'litll/, and Ein Tri11mphgeSU1gd:rpta~~g o.ber Goliatlau nd
CHORUS. CHOR.
I. How excellent thy_n ame, ob Lord, I. Wie wunderbar achallt, Herr, dein Preis
In all the world ia known l Durch alle Welten weit l
Above all heav'ns, oh King ador'd, Hoch iiber aller Himmel Kreis,
How hast thou aet thy glorioua throne I Wie atrahlt dein Thrcn in Herrlichkeit !
SOPRANO, SOLO. SOPRAN, SOLO.
II. An infant raia'd by thy command, II. Ein Kind stand auf, von dir geaandt,
To quell thy rebel foes, Und brach der Feinde Wuth,
Could fierce Goliah'a dreadful baud Und trotzte Goliath'• Riesenhand
Superior in the fight oppose. Und warf ihn bin in Staub und Blut.
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Alo11gt he monater atheist atrcde, III. Der Gottesliur,er trat einher
With more than human pride, Mit iibermuth'gem Spott,
And armiea of the living God Und trotzte dem lebend'gen Gott,
Exulting in hie atrength ddjed. Hohnlachend seinem Volk und Heer.
CHORUS. CHOR.
IV. The_youth inapir'd by Thee, ob Lord, IV. Der Jungling kam, den Gott erkor,
With ease the boaster alew: - Und schlug das Ungethiim: -
Our fainting courage aoon reator'd, Da fiammt der Muth im Heer empor,
And headlong drove that impioua crew. Und wild ieratob der Feind vor ihm.
V. How excellent thy name, oh Lord, V. Wie wunderbar achallt, Herr, dein Preis
In all the world is known l Durch alle W elten weit !
Above all heav'ns, oh King ador'd, Hoch iiber aller Himmel Kreis,
How hast thou aet thy glorioua throne I Wie strahlt dein Thrcn in Herrlichkeit I
Hallelujah. Halleluja.
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Scene2 . 2. Scene.
SAUL,J ONA.TRANM, ERAB,M ICHAL,e tc. SAUL, JoNA.TRA.NM, :ERAB,M 1cHA.Lu . A,
AIIIIIER introducing DAVID, .ABNER, DAVID einfal,rend.
Micl,al. He comes, he comes I Micl,al. Er kommt, er kommtl
Oh god-like youth! by all confess'd Heil, junger Held, den alles Volk
Of human race the pride I · V oil Stolz und Staunen schaut I
Oh virgin amonlf women blest, Heil, Sel'ge, dir von allen Frau'n,
Whom Heav n ordains thy bride I Die ihm bestimmt zur Brant I
But ah I how strong a bar I see Doch weh der Schranke, die uns trennt,
Betwixt my happiness and me! Mir ach I so susses Loos nicht gonnt I
Oh god-like youth: Da Oapo, Heil, junger Held : Da Oapo.
Abne1·. Behold~ oh king, the brave, victorious youth, Almer. Sieh da, o Herr, den tapfern Jungen Held,
And in his hand the haughty giant's head. In seiner Hand des stolzen Riesen Haupt.
Saul. Young man, whose son art thou? Sdul. Saga n, wess Sohn hist du?
David. The son of Jesse, David. Ich bin der jiingste
Thy faithful servant, and a Bethlemite, Der S6hn' Isai's, und aus Bethlehem.
Saul. Return no more to Jesse: stay with me; Saul. Kehr' nicht zuriick nach Hause : bleib bei uns;
And as an earnest of my future favour, Und als ein Zeichen steter Gunst und Liebe
Thou shalt espouse my daughter: small reward Vermihl' ich dir die Tochter: kleiner Lohn
Of such desert I since to thy arm alcne Fiir dein Verdienst! denn deinem Arm allein
We owe our safety, peace, and liberty. Verdank' ich Freiheit, Fried' und Sicherheit.
David. Oh king, your favours with delight David. 0 Herr, dein Lohn fiillt mich mit Gliick,
I take, but must refuse your praise: Dein Lob weis' ich beschi.mt zuriick.
For ev'ry pious Is~elite W er fromm sich zu bescheiden weios,
To God alone that tribute pars, Gibt Gott allein des Sieges Preis.
Through him we put to Hight our foes, Er war's, vor dem der Feind zerstob,
And in his name Vor seiner Kraft
We trod them under that against us 1·osc. Erlag der wider una sich stolz erhob.
Oh king: Da Oapo. 0 Herr: Da Oapo.
JonatAa11.O h early piety! oh modest merit! JonatAan. 0 friihe Gottesfurchtl bescheid'ne Tugendl
In this embrace my heart bestows itself; Mit dieser Hand nimm ganz mein Herz dahin;
Henceforth, thou noble youth, accept my Schlall' ein, du junger Held, zu diesem Bunde,
friendship, Und Jonathan und David sind nur Eins.
And Jonat!lan and David are but one.
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Jlferab. What abject thoughts a prince can have Merab. Wie schandest du dein stolz Geschlecht I
In rank a prince, in mind a slav.:. . . An Ran( ein Fiirs~, im Geist ein Knecht.
(Aside to Yet think, on whom this honour you bestow; (Bet Sette 111 0 denk', fur wen dem Herz er,11-liihsto warm;
fonatban.) How poor in fortune, and in birth how low I Jonathan.) Von Stamm so niedrig, an Bes1tz so arm I
J onatl,an. Birth and fortune I despise ! JonatAan. Rang und Hoheit sind mir Tandi
(To Merab.) From virtue let my friendship rise. (Zu Merab.) Nur Tugend schlingt der Freundschaft Band.
('fo David.) No titles proud thy stem adorn, (Zu David.) Dir ward versagt des Stammes Glanz,
Yet born of God is nobly born, Doch wand dir Gott der Ehren Kranz,
And of his gifts so rich thy store, Und kr6nte dich mit Schmuck so reich,
That Ophir to thy wealth JS poor. Dem Ophir's Gold und Gut nicht gleich.
Birth and fortune: Da O'!J'O, Rang und Hoheit: Da Oapo.
Saul. Thou, Merab, first in birth, be first in honour: Saul. Dein, Merab,v on Geburt der alt'sten Tochter,
Thine be the valiant youth, whose arm has sav'd Dein sei der junge Held, dess Arm vom Feind
Thy country from her foes. Erloste dieses Land.
Merab. Oh mean alliance I Merab. 0 schmahlich Biindniss I
(Aside.) My soul rejects the thought with scorn, (Bei Seite.) Mein Herz schwillt auf in finstrem Groll,
That such a boy, till now unknown, Dass solch ein Knab' - o bittrer Hohn!
Of poor, plebeian parents born, Der arm und niedrer Eltern Sohn,
Should mix with roral blood his own! Sein Haupt zu mir erheben soll !
Though Saul's commands I can't decline, Wie Saul mir auch ergrimmen mag,
I must prevent his low design, Doch wend' ich ab den harten Schlag,
And save the honour of his line. Und spar' dem Hause solche Schmach.
M1'cl,al. See, with what a scornful air Micl,al. Seht, wie sie so hiihn'schen Blicks
She the precious gift receives! Fiir die reiche Gabe dankt !
Though e'er so noble, or so fair, Wie hoch an Schonheit sie auch prangt,
She cannot merit what he gives. Sie kann riicht werth sein solches Ghicks.
Ah I lovely youth I wast thou desi~'d Ach, lieblich Bild I ward dir verhingt,
With that proud beauty to be join d! Dass jene Stolze dich empfiingt?
Scene3 . 3. Scene.
SAUL, MICHAL,e tc. 01,aru, of Women. Die Vorigen. Zu il,nen Iaraelitiscl,e Frauen,
Micl,al. Alread1 see the daughters of the land, Jl.licl,al, Doch siehe da I Die T6chter Israel's nahn
In joytul dance, with instruments of musick, Im Feierzug, mit Saitenspiel und Reigen,
Come to congratulate your victory. Froh zu begriissen euch im Siegsgesang.
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OAorruo f Women altematslg. Frauencnorw, eoliseltceiae.
I. Welcome, welcome, mighty king! I. Heil dfr, Konig, gross an Macht!
Welcome all who conquest bring! Heil den Kiimpfern all der Schlacht !
II. Welcome David, warlike boy, II. Heil dir, David, junger Held,
Author of our present joy! Der des Feindes Haupt gefallt !
I. Saul, who hast thy thousands slain, I. Tausend achlug, o Saul, dein Schwert,
Welcome to thy friends again! Heil dir, der uns Sieg gewahrt!
II. David his ten thousands slew, II. David warf zehn tauaend hin,
Ten thousand praises are his due. Zehn tausend Lieder preisen ihn.
Saul. What do I hear? - am I then sunk so low, Savl. Ha, welche Schmach I - sank ich so tief herab,
To have this upstart boy pref err' d before me? Dass dieser Knabe mir den Preis entziehn darf?
CHORUS. CHOR.
David his ten thousands slew, David warf zehn tausend hin,
Ten thousand praisesa re his due. Zehn tausend Lieder preisen ihn.
Saul. To him ten thousands, and to me but thousa:ndI Saul. Fiir ihn zehn tausend, und fur mich nur tausend !
What can they give him more? except the Was fehlt dem Frechen noch, als meine Krone I
kin~om? Wie wallt mir vor Zorn im Buaen das Blut !
With rage I shall burst his praises to hear ! Wie fiillt mich mit Furcht der Knab' und mit
Oh, how I both hate the stripling, and fear! Wuth! )
What mortal a rival in glory can bear? W er triige den Frevel in duldendem Muth?
(Exit.) (Ab.)
Scene4 . 4. Scene.
Jonat/um. Imprudent women! your ill-tim'd comparisons, 1 Jonatnan. Bethorte W eiber ! diess unzeit'ge Sie~slied,
I fear, have injur'd him you meant to honour. Fiirwahr, gefahrdet ihn, dess Ruhm 1hr preiset.
Saul's furious look, as he departed hence, Saul's wilder Blick, als er von hinnen ging,
Too plainly ahew'd the tempest of his soul. Verrieth zu klar der Seele inn'ren Sturm.
Micnal. 'T is but his old disease, which thou canst cure: Micnal. Du kennst sein altes Leid und heilst es leicht :
(1'o David.) Oh take thy harp, and as thou oft hast done, (Zu David,) 0 nimm die Har£', und wie du oft gethan,
From the king's breast expel the raging fiend, Stille die W uth in der emporten Brust,
And sooth his tortur'd soul with sounds divine, Und sanft'ge seine Qua! mit sussem Ton.
(Ent David.) (David ab.)
Fell rage and black despair posseSB'd Wild schwoll im Sturm emp6rter Wuth,
With horrid away the monarch's breast; In dunklem Groll des Koniga Blut,
When David with celestial fire Als David's Spiel in holdem Klang
Struck the sweet persuasive lyre: W eckt' der Harfe sanften Sang :
Soft gliding down his raviah'd ears, Suss l!'leitemj.a tillt' ihr reizvoll Lied
'l'he healing sounds dispel hie cares; Mit hndem Trost sein krank Gemii.th;
Despair and rage at once are gone, Melancholie und Gram entiloh'n,
And peace and hope resume the throne. Und Fried' und Ruli' umgab den Thron.
Scene5 . 5. Scene.
SAUL, DAVID, JONATHAN, :MEBAB, MICHAL, ABNER, SAUL, DAVID, JONATHAN, :MERAB, MICHAL, ABNER •
Almer. Rack'd with infernal pains, ev'n now the king .A.6ner. Seht, wie voll Hollenqual, voll Wuth, der Furst
Comes forth, and mutters horrid words, which hell, Sich naht und dumpfe Worte st6hnt, die Holle
No human tongue, has taught him. (Nicht Menschenmund) ihm eingab.
David. 1, Oh Lord, whose mercies numberless Daoid. 1. 0 Herr, dess Gii.te endlos ist,
O'er all thy works prevail: Wie deine Gnad und Huld:
Tho_11gdha ily Man thy laws transgress, Auch ihm, der dein stets neu vergisst,
Thy patience cannot fail. Vergibst du in Geduld.
2. If yet his sins be not too great, 2. Wiegt nicht zu schwer des Konigs Schuld,
The busy fiend control; l:lo Mr', o Herr, mein Fleh'n:
Yet longer for repentance wait, Harr' seiner Reu' noch in Geduld,
And heal hie wounded soul. Lass ihn Erbarmen sehn.
Jonatlian. 'T is all in vain; his fury still continues: Joriatnan. Es ist umaonst; sein Zorn entbrennt auf's neue:
With wild distraction on my friend he stares, In wildem Grolle starrt er auf den Freund,
Stampe on the ground, and seems inte11t on Stampfet den Grund und brii.tet ii.her Unheil.
mischief,
Saul. A serpent, in my bosom warm'd, Saul. Die Schlang', im Buaen aufgenahrt,
Would sting me to the heart: Dr-0ht mir mit gift'gem Stich :
But of hie venom soon disarm'd, Doch bald, durch meine Faust entwehrt,
Himself shall feel the smart. Krummt sie im Staube aich.
Ambitious boy I now learn what danger Verweg'ner Knab' ! den Hochmuth bii.ssen
It is to rouze a monarch's anger! Sollst ou zu deines Konigs Fii.ssen!
(Throws his javelin, Exit David,) (Wirft aeinen 8pie11. David entfilebt.)
Has he escap'd my rage? Entging er meinem Grimm?
I charge thee, Jonathan, upon thy duty, Ich mahn' dich, Jonathan, bei deinem Leben,
And all, on your allegiance, to destroy Vnd euch bei eurer Treue: tilget aua
'!'his bold, aapiri~ youth; for while he lives, Den kii.hn verweg'nen Jungling! so Iant er lrbt,
I am not safe - Heply not, but obey. Droht mir Gefahr - Kein Einwand I 1ch gebot.
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Merab. Capricious man, in humour lost, Merab. Bethorter Mann, der Launen Raub,
By ev'ry wind of passion toss'd I Von jedem Windesbaucb bewegt I
Now sets his vassal on the throne, Der nun zum Thron den Sclaven trilgt,
Then low as earth he casts him down ! Dann tief ibn stiirzt zuriick in Staub I
His temper knows no middle state, Sein feurig Herz ist obne Maas
Extreme alike in love and hate. Und ohne Ziel in Lieb' und Hass.
Jonatl,an. Oh filial piety! oh sacred friendship I Jonathan. 0 heil'ge Kindespflicht ! o treue Freundschaft !
How shall I reconcile you ? - Cruel father ! Wie soll ich euch versohnen? - Harter Vater I
Your just commands I always have obey'd: Stets war dein Wort Gebot mir und Befehl:
But to destroy my friend! the brave, the virtuous, Dooh todten meinen Freund I den Held, den
The God-like David I Israel's defender, Tapf'ren,
And terror of her foes ! to disobey you - Den edlen David, Israel's Erretter,
What shall I call it? - 't is an act of duty Den Scbrecken unsres Feinds - dir dasv ersagen,
To God, to David - nay, indeed, to you. Was wir' e1 anders, ala die PB.icht der Liebe
No, cruel father, no I Zu Gott, zu David - und, fiirwahr, zu dir I
Your hard commands I can't obey. Nein, barter Vater, nein I
Shall I with sacrilee-iousb low So schwarze That bringt nicbt Gedeih'n.
Take pious David's life away? Soll ich mit frevelhaftem Muth
No, cruel father, no I Tauchen die Hand in David's Blut?
Nein, barter Vater, nein I
No, with my life I must defend
Againlit the world my best, my dearest friend, Nein, dieses Herz sei stets vereint
In Noth und Tod dem liebsten, beaten Freund.
CHORUS. CHOR.
Preserve him for the glol'):'o f thy name, 0 achirme ihn zu deines Namens Preis,
Thy people's safety, and the heathen's abaine. Des Volkes Rettung und der Heiden Schmach.
ACT D.
Scene1 . 1. Scene.
CHORUS. CHOR.
Envy I eldest born of hell I Weiche I hollgebomer Neid I
Cease in human breast to dwell. Flieh' der Menschen Brust allzeit !
Ever at all good repining, D11, der alles Gute meidet,
Still the happy undermining I Sich an allem Unheil weidet,
God and Man by thee infested, Wider Gott und Menschen streitet,
Thou by God and Man detested! Gott und Menschen gleich verleidet,
Most tliyself thou dost torment, D11,a n eignen Qualen reich,
At once the crime and punishment. Und Siind' und Straf' in dir zogleich :
Hide thee in the blackest night : Weich' in schwarze Nacht zuriick,
Virtue sickens at thr sight ! T11gendb ebt vor deinem Blick!
Hence I eldest born of hell Flieh' ! hollgeborner Neid I
Cease in human breast to dwell. Flieh' der Menschen Brust allzeit I
Scene2 . 2. Scene.
JONATHAN and DAVID, JONATHAN und DAVID.
Jonathan. Ah I dearest friend, undone by too much virtue I Jonathan. Ach, edler Freund, gestiirzt durch zu viel Tugend!
Think you, an evil spirit was the cause Denkat du, ein boser Geist erfiille so
Of all my father's rage? It was, indeed, Dea Vatera Herz mit Wuth? Es iat, fiirwabr,
A spirit of envy, and of mortal hate. Dea todtlichen Neidea und der Rache Geist.
He has resolv'd your death; and sternly charg'd Er sinnt auf deinen Tod; under gebot ·
His whole retinue, me especially, Dem Kriegagefolge, und dem Sohne selbst,
To execute his vengeance. Die Rache zu vollziehen,
But sooner Jordan's stream, I awear, Doch rollt des Jordan's Strom, fiirwahr,
Back to his spring ahall swiftly roll, Zurn Quell zuriick die klare Flut,
Than I consent to hurt a hair Eh' diese Hand veraehrt ein Haar
Of thee, thou darling of my soul. An dir, du edles treues Blut.
Daoid. Oh strangev icissitude I But yesterday Daoid. 0 selt'ner Wankelmuth I Der_gestem noch
He thought me worthr of hiri daughter's love; Mich hielt fiir wiirdig seiner Tochter Hand,
To-day lie seeks my life. Sinnt nun auf meinen Tod.
Jonathan, My sister Merab, by his own gift thy right, Jonathan. Die Schwester Merab, durch ihn dir anverlobt,
He has bestow'd on Adriel. Verm~hlt er nun an Adriel.
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David. Oh, my prince, would that were all! David. 0, mein Freund, war' es nur diess,
It would not grieve me much: the scornful maid Es hirmte wenig mich : das stolzc W eib
(Didst thou observe 1) with such disdainful pride (Hast du bemerli.t?) nahm mit so kaltcm Hohn
Receiv'd the king's command; - but lovely Des Konigs Willen auf; - doch siisse Michal,
Michal, So sanft als hold und schon - wer gliche dir I
As mild as she is fair, outstrips all praise. So stolze Schonheit weckt der Brust
Such haughty beauties rather move Verschmahung, nicht den Reiz der Lust.
Aversion, than engage our love. Sie einzig nimmt das Herz in Haft,
They only can our cares beguile, Die milden Binns und sanfter Art :
Who gently speak, and sweetly smile : Ist Tugend aolchem Reiz gepaart,
If virtue in that dresa appear, W er trotzt dann der Liebe Kraft?
Who, that aees, can love forbear? So stolze: Da Oapo.
Such haughty: Da Oapo.
JonatAan. M_fyat her comes: retire, my friend, "WhileI Jonathan. Mein Vater kommt: hinweg, o Freund, dieweil
With peaceful accenta try to calm his rage. Mein sanftes Wort in ihm beschwort die Wuth.
(Exit David.) (David ab.)
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SAUL and JONATHAN, SAUL und JONATHAN,
Saul. Hast thou obey'd my orders, and deatroy'd Saul. 1st mein Befehl vollzogen, und vertil~t
My mortal enemy, the eon of Jesse! Mein bitt'rer Todfeind, der Sohn lsai s ?
Jonatha11.A las, my father I he your enemy? Jonathan, Ach weh, mein Vater! er dein Todfeind?
Say ratlier, he has done important service Der Edie, der da Ruhm und Rettung brachte,
To you, and to the nation; hazarded So dir wie deinem Volke ; der fiir uns
His life for both, and slain our giant foe, Dem Tod sich bot und schlug den Riesenfeind,
Whose presence made the boldest of us tremble. Vor dem in Furcht die Tapferaten verzagten.
I. Sin not, oh king, againstt he youth, !. 0 frevle an dem Jungling nicht,
Who ne'er offended you: Der keinen Harm dir sann,
Think, to hie loyalty and truth, Der sich des Dankes heil'ge Pllicht
What great rewards are due I Durch seine That gewann.
2. Think, with what joy this God-like man 2, Denk' an den Tag, da du durchbrachst
You saw, that glorious day! Mit ihm der Feinde Reih'n :
Think, and with ruin, if you can, Und dann gebeut, wenn du'a vermagst,
Such services repay. Dem Tode ihn zu weih'n.
Saul. 3. As great Jehovah lives, I swear, Saul. 3, So wahr Jehova lebt, ich schwor' :
The youth shall not be slain : Den J iingling trift\ kein Leid ;
Bid him return, and void of fear Er kehr' zuriick, von Furcht befreit,
Adorn our court again. Dem Thron zu Ehr' nnd Wehr.
Jonathan. 4. From cities atorm'd, and battles won, Jonathan. 4, W er Stiidte bricht und Heere schliigt,
What glory can accrue! Ihm lohnet Ruhm und Rang :
By this the hero beat is known, Der Ehren hochstc Krone triigt,
He can himaelf subdue. - W er stets sich selbst bezwang. -
Wisest and greatest of his kind, Der ragt vor Allen gross und gut,
Who ca:n in reason's fetters bind De1· dimpft in stark gefasstcn1 Muth
The madness of his angry mind I Den Wahnainn seiner blinden Wuth.
Appear, my friend. Erscheine, Freund !
Scene4 :. 4:. Scene.
Entw DAVID, DAVID trite auf.
Saul. No more imagine danger: Saul. Befiirchte nicht Gefahr mehr:
Be first in our esteem ; with wonted valour Sei du mein niichster Freund; mit ta pf rem Muthc
Repel the insults of the Philistinea : Wirf nun wie sonst der Feinde Schaar zuruck :
And as a proof of my sincerity, Und zum Beweis, wie ich dir wohlgeainnt,
(Oh hardnesa to dissemble I) instantly (0 schwere Kunst des Truges I) augenblicks
Espouse my daughter Michal. Vermihle dich mit Michal.
Daoid. Your words, oh king, my loyal heart Daoid. Dein Wort, o Herr, beseelt mich neu
With double ardour fire: Mit kiihnem Muth zur Schlacht:
If God his usual aid impart, Steht Gottes Kraft wie aonat mir bei,
Your foes shall feel what you inspire. So stiirz' ich bin des Feindea Macht.
In all the dangera of the :field, lm heissen Kampf, im Schlachtgefild
The great Jehovah is my shield. Ist Gott Jehova stets mein Schird.
(Exeunt David and lonathan.) (David und 1onathan ab.)
Saul, Yes, he shall wed my daughter! but how Ion$ Saul. Ja, Michal sei die seine I doch wie lan~
Shall he enjoy her! - He shall lead my armies! Tiiuscht dieses Gliick ihn? - Heergeb1eter sei er!
But have tlie Philistines no darts, no swords, Doch schwinge der Philister Hand kein Schwert,
To.pierce the heart of David? - Yes, this once Das David's Brust durchbohre? - Ja, sie sollen
To them I lean him; they shall do me right! An dem Frevler riichen meine Schmach !
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