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.
From Heaven Above to Earth I Come
“From Heaven Above to Earth I Come” (Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her), text by Martin Luther (1535). Tune attr. Martin Luther (1535). Setting by Johannes Eccard (1597). Polyphonic, SSATB.
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.
Now Praise We Christ, the Holy One
“Now Praise We Christ, the Holy One” (Christum wir sollen loben schon), text by Martin Luther (1483-1546), based on A solis ortus cardine by Coelius Sedulius. Tune, ancient plainsong. Setting by Lucas Osiander (1534-1604). Homophonic, SATB.
O Jesus, True and Only Head
“O Jesus, True and Only Head” (O Jesu, einig wahres Haupt) by Johann Mentzer (1726). Tune (O Jesu, einig wahres Haupt (Reuter)) by Fritz Reuter (1658-1734). Setting by Hannah Engwall (2023). Polyphonic, SATB.
Jesus, I Will Ponder Now (BWV 159.5)
“Jesus, I Will Ponder Now” (Jesu, deine Passion), text by Sigismund von Birken (1663). Tune (Jesu Kreuz, Leiden und Pein) by Melchior Vulpius (1609). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 159.5), originally for text Jesu Leiden, Pein und Tod. Homophonic, SATB.
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.
