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 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.
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.
Awake, My Heart, with Gladness (Crüger)
“Awake, My Heart, with Gladness” (Auf, auf, mein Herz, mit Freuden), text by Paul Gerhardt (1647). Tune by Johann Crüger (1648). Setting by Johann Crüger (1649). Homophonic, SATB.
One Thing’s Needful (BWV 304)
“One Thing’s Needful” (Eins ist not, ach Herr, dies Eine), text by Johann Heinrich Schröder (1695). Tune (O Rosidore, edele Flore) attr. Adam Krieger (1665). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 304). Homophonic, SATB.
Jesus, Lord of Day and Night
“Jesus, Lord of Day and Night” text by Anna Hahn (2023). Tune (Jesu Christ, mein Abendherr) and setting by Nathanael Hahn (2023). Homophonic, SATB.
