Er nahm seinen Mantel

This SATB motet by Felix Mendelssohn, "Er nahm seinen Mantel", is a powerful setting of a German sacred text. Taken from 2 Kings 2:14, the words describe Elijah taking his cloak and parting the waters, then walking through the midst of the river. The music vividly depicts this miraculous event, building in intensity to portray the divine power at work. It is a striking example of Mendelssohn's sacred choral output, suitable for services during Lent or for any occasion where a dramatic biblical narrative is desired. The motet offers a rich harmonic language and demands clear diction from the choir.