Dies ist der Jünger

For a setting where the choir sings of the truth of witness, Andreas Raselius's motet Dies ist der Jünger offers a profound reflection. Set in German, this sacred work for SSATB voices draws its text from the Gospel, speaking of the disciple who testifies to these things and writes them down. The composer emphasizes the certainty and veracity of this testimony, declaring that "we know that his testimony is true." Raselius's setting in this motet, a genre of sacred vocal music, provides a rich and expressive opportunity for a choir to explore this message of faithful witness and the enduring truth of scripture. The SSATB voicing allows for a full and resonant presentation of the text's solemn importance.