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Liebe, dir ergeb' ich mich
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Liebe, dir ergeb' ich mich by Peter Cornelius — Lyrics
Liebe, die du zum Bilde
deiner Gottheit hast gemacht,
Liebe, die du mich so milde
nach dem Fall hast wiederbracht,
Liebe, dir ergeb' ich mich,
dein zu bleiben ewiglich.
Liebe, die du mich erkoren,
eh' als ich geschaffen war,
Liebe, die du Mensch geboren
und mir gleich wardst ganz und gar.
Liebe, dir ergeb' ich mich ...
Liebe, die für mich gelitten
und gestorben in der Zeit,
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About Liebe, dir ergeb' ich mich
This is a rich and devotional German secular part-song for a large choir of six voices, SSAATTBB. The text, sung in its original language, is a profound meditation on the nature of Love, personified as a divine force. It traces Love’s role from creation and redemption through suffering and sacrifice, to its ultimate power to bind the soul and promise eternal salvation. The composer expresses this weighty theological contemplation through lush harmonies and intricate vocal interplay, suitable for a choir seeking a challenging and deeply expressive choral work. The text's intimate address to Love makes it a powerful choice for contemplative moments within a concert programme.
