Fröhlich wollen wir

Balthasar Resinarius's motet Fröhlich wollen wir is a German sacred setting for ATTB. It opens with a joyful declaration to sing Halleluia, reflecting the text's theme of spiritual redemption. The lyrics speak of God's grace eradicating our sins and finding rich treasures in Him. While the text acknowledges the human struggle with 'burning desire,' the overarching message is one of profound gratitude and praise. This four-part motet likely served a devotional purpose within the Lutheran tradition of the 16th century, offering a rich harmonic and textual exploration of faith and salvation for its singers and listeners.