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Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort by Paul Melissus — Lyrics
1. Verse, original wording
Erhalt’ uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort
und steur des Bapsts und Türcken mordt,
Die Jesum Christum deinen Sohn,
stürzen wollen von seinem Thron.
Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort
und steure deiner Feinde Mord,
die Jesum Christum deinen Sohn,
stürzen wollen von deinem Thron.
Beweis dein Macht, Herr Jesu Christ,
der du ein Herr aller Herren bist,
beschirm dein arme Christenheit,
daß sie dich lob in Ewigkeit.
Gott heilger Geist, du Tröster wert,
gib deim Volk einrlei Sinn auf Erd,
steh bei uns in der letzten Not,
gleit uns ins Leben aus dem Tod.
Ihr Anschläg Herr zu nichte mach
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About Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort
This sacred motet opens with a direct, imitative texture, immediately establishing the earnest character of the German text. The SATTB voicing allows for rich harmonic exploration and dynamic contrast as the music unfolds. The text is a prayer for God's preservation of His Word against earthly and spiritual threats, a plea for Christ's protection of Christendom, and a petition for the Holy Spirit's guidance through trials and death. Paul Melissus crafts a compelling musical setting that mirrors the gravity and steadfastness of this important Reformation-era petition, building to moments of powerful affirmation and supplication.
