Lord, As Thou Wilt, Deal Thou with Me
“Lord, As Thou Wilt, Deal Thou with Me” (Herr, wie du willst, so schick’s mit mir), text by Kaspar Bienemann (1574). Setting by Johannes Eccard (1597). Polyphonic, SATTB.
Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers
“Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers” (Ermuntert euch, ihr Frommen), text by Laurentius Laurenti (c. 1700). Tune (Freut euch, ihr lieben Christen) by Leonhart Schröter (1587). Setting by Michael Praetorius (1609). Homophonic, SATB.
Like the Golden Sun Ascending (BWV 146.8)
“Like the Golden Sun Ascending” (Som den gyldne Sol frembryder), text by Thomas Kingo (1689). Tune (Werde munter, mein Gemüte) by Johann Schop (1642). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 146.8; original text unknown). Homophonic, SATB.
Lord Jesus Christ, with Us Abide (BWV 253)
“Lord Jesus Christ, with Us Abide” (Ach bleib bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ), st. 1-2, Anonymous (1579); st. 3-9, Nicolaus Selnecker (1611). Tune from Wittenberg, 1588. Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 253). Homophonic, SATB.
Lord Jesus Christ, I Call to Thee
“Lord Jesus Christ, I Call to Thee” (Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ), text by Johann Agricola (1494-1566). Tune Wittenberg (1529). Setting by Johann Crüger (1598-1662). Homophonic, SATB.
I Will Sing My Maker’s Praises (BWV 413)
“I Will Sing My Maker’s Praises” (Sollt’ ich meinem Gott nicht singen), text by Paul Gerhardt (1659). Tune (Lasset uns den Herren preisen) by Johann Schop (1641). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 413). Homophonic, SATB.
Now Do We Pray God the Holy Ghost (Walter)
“Now Do We Pray God the Holy Ghost” (Nun bitten wir den heiligen Geist), text st. 1 German, st. 2-4 Martin Luther (1524). Setting by Johann Walter (1524). Polyphonic, SATTB.
Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart (BWV 340)
“Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart” (Herzlich lieb hab ich dich, o Herr), text by Martin Schalling (1571). Tune from Strassburg, 1577. Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 340). Homophonic, SATB.
O Jesus Christ, Thy Manger Is
“O Jesus Christ, Thy Manger Is” (O Jesu Christ, dein Kripplein ist) by Paul Gerhardt (1653). Tune by Johann Crüger (1653). Setting by Nathanael Hahn (2022). Homophonic, SATB.
Who Knows When Death May Overtake Me
“Who Knows When Death May Overtake Me” (Wer weiss, wie nahe mir mein Ende) by Aemilie Juliane (1686). Tune by Christian Möck (1818). Setting by Hannah Engwall (2022). Polyphonic, SATB.
