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.
In Thee Alone, O Christ, My Lord
“In Thee Alone, O Christ, My Lord” (Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ), text by Johannes Schneesing (1540). Setting by Johann Hermann Schein (1645). Polyphonic, SATB.
How Lovely Shines the Morning Star, á 2
“How Lovely Shines the Morning Star” (Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern), text by Philipp Nicolai (1597). Tune by Philipp Nicolai (1599). Setting by Michael Praetorius (1610). Polyphonic, ST.
I Know My Faith Is Founded
“I Know My Faith Is Founded” (Ich weiß, an wen ich gläube), text by Erdmann Neumeister (1718). Tune (Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren) by Hans Kugelmann (1540). Setting by Johannes Eccard (1597), originally for text Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren. Polyphonic, SATTB.
O Lord, Look Down from Heaven, Behold
“O Lord, Look Down from Heaven, Behold” (Ach Gott vom Himmel, sieh darein), text by Martin Luther (1523). Tune, Erfurt (1524). Setting by Hans Leo Hassler (1608). Homophonic, SATB.
May God Bestow on Us His Grace (SWV 164)
“May God Bestow on Us His Grace” (Es wolle Gott uns gnädig sein), text by Martin Luther (1533). Setting by Heinrich Schütz (1661, SWV 164). Homophonic, SATB.
We All Believe in One True God
“We All Believe in One True God” (Wir glauben all an einen Gott), text by Martin Luther (1524). Tune, anonymous (1390). Setting by Michael Praetorius (1609). Homophonic, SATB.
When in the Hour of Utmost Need
“When in the Hour of Utmost Need” (Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein), text by Paul Eber (1566). Setting by Johann Hermann Schein (1627). Homophonic, SATB.
In Thee, Lord, Have I Put My Trust (SWV 128)
“In Thee, Lord, Have I Put My Trust” (In dich hab ich gehoffet, Herr), text by Adam Reusner (1533). Setting by Heinrich Schütz (1661, SWV 128). Homophonic, SATB.
Soul, Adorn Thyself with Gladness (BWV 180.7)
“Soul, Adorn Thyself with Gladness” (Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele), text by Johann Franck (1647). Tune by Johann Crüger (1647). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 180.7). Homophonic, SATB.
