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Herr, wir trau'n auf deine Güte, Op. 96, No. 3
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Herr, wir trau'n auf deine Güte, Op. 96, No. 3 by Felix Mendelssohn — Lyrics
Herr, wir trau'n auf deine Güte,
die uns rettet wunderbar,
singen dir mit frommen Liede,
danken freudig immerdar.
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About Herr, wir trau'n auf deine Güte, Op. 96, No. 3
Felix Mendelssohn’s Herr, wir trau'n auf deine Güte is a sacred anthem for SATB choir, sung in German. The text expresses profound trust in God’s goodness and saving grace, offering joyful thanksgiving. The music opens with a devout hymn of praise, developing into a fugal section that urges the singers and congregation to rejoice eternally in God’s love. Mendelssohn’s characteristic blend of harmonic richness and melodic clarity makes this anthem a powerful expression of faith and adoration, suitable for services where a substantial choral anthem is desired.
