Ich lasse dich nicht

The text expresses a powerful plea to God, refusing to let Him go unless He offers a blessing. It acknowledges God as the sole source of help, ensuring a safe dwelling. This sacred motet by Johann Hermann Schein is set in German. Schein composed a wealth of sacred and secular music in the early Baroque period. The voicing for SSTTB and SSATB suggests a rich, polychoral texture, ideal for resonant spaces and capable of creating dramatic contrasts within the ensemble. This setting would suit a choir looking for expressive and challenging motet repertoire from the 17th century.