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Erhalt uns, o Herr, dein Wort die reine Lehre
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Erhalt uns, o Herr, dein Wort die reine Lehre by Friedrich Schneider — Lyrics
Erhalt uns, o Herr, dein Wort, die reine Lehre,
schütze, schirme du deine Christenheit.
Führ' alle, alle, die im Irrtum wandeln
hin zu der Quelle deines Lichts.
Zeig' allen deine Herrlichkeit.
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About Erhalt uns, o Herr, dein Wort die reine Lehre
Friedrich Schneider's setting of Erhalt uns, o Herr, dein Wort die reine Lehre is a German motet for TTBB male voices. The music opens with a powerful declaration, reflecting the earnest plea of the text for divine preservation of the pure doctrine. The composer crafts a rich texture, with the four male voice parts weaving together to create a sense of unwavering conviction. The German lyrics entreat God to protect Christendom, guide those who stray towards the light of His truth, and lead all out of darkness into eternal blessedness, ultimately through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This motet offers a profound musical expression of faith and supplication, suitable for services or concerts.
