Ein Lämmlein geht und trägt die Schuld
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ein Lämmlein geht und trägt die Schuld by Hugo Distler — Lyrics
About Ein Lämmlein geht und trägt die Schuld
Hugo Distler’s motet Ein Lämmlein geht und trägt die Schuld for SSA voices opens with a poignant melody sung by the top two voices in octaves, soon joined by the lowest voice. The text, a German devotional poem, speaks of the Lamb of God bearing the world’s sin and suffering with patient endurance. The music reflects the text’s somber yet hopeful message through its rich harmonic language and careful contrapuntal writing. Distler’s setting brings out the text’s profound theological meaning, portraying Christ’s sacrifice and redemptive love with clarity and emotional depth. The SSA voicing allows for a bright, often ethereal, sound that beautifully complements the sacred subject matter, creating a moving choral experience.