Ein feste Burg (2vv,CLII)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ein feste Burg (2vv,CLII) by Michael Praetorius — Lyrics
About Ein feste Burg (2vv,CLII)
Michael Praetorius’s setting of the famous Martin Luther hymn Ein feste Burg is ist unser Gott, a powerful declaration of faith and divine protection, is presented here for two voices (TB). The text, a steadfast bulwark against spiritual and earthly threats, speaks of God as an unshakeable fortress, a strong defense and armament. It acknowledges human frailty and the formidable power of the "old evil foe" but ultimately places its trust in God’s chosen champion, Jesus Christ, the Lord of Hosts, who will prevail. The piece offers a profound musical meditation on the assurance of divine help in the face of overwhelming adversity.