Jesus, Priceless Treasure (BWV 227.1 & 11)
“Jesus, Priceless Treasure” (Jesu, meine Freude), text by Johann Franck (1653). Tune by Johann Crüger (1653). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 227.1 & 11). Homophonic, SATB.
My Soul, Now Bless Thy Maker (BWV 29.8)
“My Soul, Now Bless Thy Maker” (Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren), text by Johann Gramann (1540). Tune by Hans Kugelmann (1540). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 29.8). Homophonic, SATB.
O Man, Thy Grievous Sin Bemoan (BWV 402)
“O Man, Thy Grievous Sin Bemoan” (O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde gross), text by Sebald Heyden (c. 1530). Tune (Es sind doch selig alle, die im rechten Glauben wandeln) by Matthias Greitter (1525). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 402). Homophonic, SATB.
If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee (BWV 197.10)
“If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee” (Wer nur der lieben Gott lässt walten), text and tune by Georg Neumark (1640). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 197.10). Homophonic, SATB.
Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won (BWV 145a)
“Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won” (Jesus lebt, mit ihm auch ich), text by Christian F. Gellert (1757). Tune (Jesus, meine Zuversicht) by Johann Crüger (1656). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 145a), originally for text Auf, mein Herz, des Herren Tag. Homophonic, SATB.
Upon the Cross Extended (BWV 244.37)
“Upon the Cross Extended” (O Welt, sich hier dein Leben), text by Paul Gerhardt (1647). Tune O Welt, ich muß dich lassen (1555). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 244.37). Homophonic, SATB.
Now Do We Pray God the Holy Ghost (BWV 385)
“Now Do We Pray God the Holy Ghost” (Nun bitten wir den heiligen Geist), text st. 1 German, st. 2-4 Martin Luther (1524). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 385). Homophonic, SATB.
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People (BWV 70.7)
“Comfort, Comfort Ye My People” (Tröstet, tröstet meine Lieben), text by Johann Olearius (1671). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 70.7), originally for text Freu dich sehr. Homophonic, SATB.
Oh, How Great Is Your Compassion (BWV 259)
“Oh, How Great Is Your Compassion” (Ach, wie groß ist deine Gnade), text by Johann Olearius (1671). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 259), originally for text Ach, was soll ich Sünder machen. Homophonic, SATB.
Who Trusts in God a Strong Abode (BWV 433)
“Who Trusts in God a Strong Abode” (Wer Gott vertraut, hat wohl gebaut), text and tune by Joachim Magdeburg (1572). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 433). Homophonic, SATB.
