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Bleib bei uns
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Bleib bei uns by Samuel Scheidt — Lyrics
Bleib bei uns, Herr, denn es will Abend werden,
laß dein Licht leuchten auch zu unsern Zeiten,
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About Bleib bei uns
Samuel Scheidt's Bleib bei uns is a motet from the German Baroque tradition. Scored for double choir (ATTB and SATB), its sacred text is a plea for God's enduring presence, particularly as evening falls. The German lyrics express a desire for divine light in current times and a commitment to eternal praise. Scheidt masterfully employs the two choirs to create a rich, resonant sound, ideal for liturgical settings or concert performance. The motet's structure builds towards a powerful affirmation of faith, reflecting the composer's skill in devotional choral writing.
