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Gott der Vater wohn uns bei
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Gott der Vater wohn uns bei by Michael Praetorius — Lyrics
Gott der Vater wohn' uns bei
Und laß uns nicht verderben.
[Jesus Christus wohn' uns bei
Und laß uns nicht verderben.
Heiliger Geist der wohn uns bei,
Und laß uns nicht verberben,]
Mach' uns von allen Sünden frei
Und hilf' uns selig sterben.
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About Gott der Vater wohn uns bei
This grand motet for double SATB choir is a powerful plea for divine protection. Sung in German, its text invokes the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, asking them to dwell with us, preserve us from sin, and help us to die in faith. The latter part of the text continues this supplication, seeking deliverance from the devil's snares and trust in God's guidance. It concludes with an earnest "Amen! Amen!" and a "Hallelujah," making it suitable for occasions calling for earnest prayer and confident faith, perhaps in a liturgical setting or as a reflective piece during a service.
