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Herr Jesu Christ, lieb hab ich dich
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Herr Jesu Christ, lieb hab ich dich by Daniel Friderici — Lyrics
Herr Jesu Christ, lieb hab ich dich
von Grunde meines Herzen,
weil du, Herr, hast erlöset mich
durch deinen Tot und Schmerzen.
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About Herr Jesu Christ, lieb hab ich dich
Daniel Friderici's sacred motet Herr Jesu Christ, lieb hab ich dich sets words of deep personal devotion for SSATB voices. The text expresses profound love for Jesus Christ, rooted in gratitude for salvation through his death and suffering. It speaks of finding unwavering trust in Christ, even in times of hardship and facing death, asserting the conviction that one will not be abandoned. Friderici's setting, in German, allows the choir to convey the earnest plea and comforting assurance of the lyrical message. This motet is a powerful testament to faith, suitable for a choir seeking to explore rich Baroque sacred repertoire.
