Ich gehe hin zu dem der mich gesandt hat
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ich gehe hin zu dem der mich gesandt hat by Augustin Pfleger — Lyrics
About Ich gehe hin zu dem der mich gesandt hat
Augustin Pfleger was a composer of the German Baroque, known for his sacred vocal music. His motet Ich gehe hin zu dem der mich gesandt hat is written for SSATB voices and is sung in German. The text draws from the Gospel of John, with additional verses from Lamentations and Luke, as well as anonymous devotional texts. It reflects on Jesus' departure, his resurrection and ascension, and the disciples' plea for him to remain with them. The music expresses profound theological themes: the necessity of Christ's departure for the disciples' benefit, and their reliance on his word for eternal life. The motet offers a rich, polyphonic setting of these significant scriptural and devotional texts, suitable for a substantial choral ensemble.