Augsburg Fortress

A festive arrangement of the familiar hymn by David Cherwien is set in classical hymn concertato style. The introduction for organ and trumpet gives way to congregation and choral stanzas with varied accompaniments and descants for voice and trumpet. Stanza three is written for choir only and reflects the text “let the servant church arise” in beautifully ascending passages. An uplifting addition to the Augsburg Choral Hymn Series that highlights the need for social justice and care of neighbors.