Das treue Mutterherz

Wilhelm Heiser's Das treue Mutterherz is a deeply nostalgic Lied for SATB choir. Sung in German, it evokes the comfort and security of home, particularly the enduring love of a mother. The text speaks of a sacred place, the singer's birthplace, which is cherished above all earthly treasures. It's a place where worries fade and the heart finds solace, personified by the loving and faithful mother's heart, described as paradise. The longing to return to this origin, even after leaving, is palpable, culminating in the poignant wish to be buried there, returning to the embrace of that maternal love.