The Will of God Is Always Best (BWV 92.9)
“The Will of God Is Always Best” (Was mein Gott will, das gescheh allzeit), text by Albrecht von Preußen (1547). Tune by Claudin de Sermisy (1528). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 92.9). Homophonic, SATB.
Christians, to the Paschal Victim
“Christians, to the Paschal Victim” (Victimae paschali laudes), text attr. Wipo of Burgundy (c. 995-after 1048). Tune Gregorian Chant (1000-1500). Setting by Seth Calvisius (1597). Homophonic, SATB.
What God Ordains Is Always Good
“What God Ordains Is Always Good” (Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan), text by Samuel Rodigast (1674). Tune (Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan) by Severus Gastorius (1679). Setting by Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel (1690-1749). Homophonic, SATB.
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (SWV 143)
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott), text by Martin Luther (1529). Setting by Heinrich Schütz (1628, SWV 143). Homophonic, SATB.
In Dulci Jubilo
“In Dulci Jubilo” (In dulci jubilo, nun singet und seid froh), text Germany (c. 1400). Tune, Germany (c. 1000-1500). Setting by Hieronymus Praetorius (1560-1629). Polyphonic, SSAATTBB.
In God, My Faithful God
“In God, My Faithful God” (Auf meinen lieben Gott), text Germany (c. 1590). Tune (Auf meinen lieben Gott) by Jacob Regnart (1574). Setting by Johann Hermann Schein (1682). Homophonic, SATB.
All My Heart This Night Rejoices
“All My Heart This Night Rejoices” (Fröhlich soll mein Herze springen), text by Paul Gerhardt (1653). Tune by Johann Crüger (1653). Setting by Johann Crüger (1653). Homophonic, SATB.
Salvation unto Us Has Come
“Salvation unto Us Has Come” (Es ist das Heil uns kommen her), text by Paul Speratus (1524). Setting by Johannes Eccard (1597). Polyphonic, SATTB.
Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands (Walter)
“Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands” (Christ lag in Todesbanden), text and tune by Martin Luther (1524). Setting by Johann Walter (1525). Polyphonic, SATTB.
Christ Is Arisen (BWV 276)
“Christ Is Arisen” (Christ ist erstanden), text anonymous (c.1150). Tune traditional Austrian (c.1000-1500). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 276). Homophonic, SATB.
