Erhalt uns Herr bei deinem Wort a 17
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Erhalt uns Herr bei deinem Wort a 17 by Michael Praetorius — Lyrics
About Erhalt uns Herr bei deinem Wort a 17
Michael Praetorius’s Erhalt uns Herr bei deinem Wort is a powerful German motet for choir. The text is a plea for divine protection for the Christian church against its enemies, specifically mentioning the Pope and the Turks, and asking for Jesus Christ to defend his people and preserve them in faith. The composer employs a rich eight-part texture, divided into SSAT, SATB, SATBB, and SATB choirs, creating a grand and sonorous sound ideal for a significant sacred occasion. This motet offers a profound expression of faith and resilience, calling for God's strength to uphold His word and His followers.