Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands (Crüger)
“Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands” (Christ lag in Todesbanden), text and tune by Martin Luther (1524). Setting by Johann Crüger (1649). Homophonic, SATB.
Now Do We Pray God the Holy Ghost (BWV 385)
“Now Do We Pray God the Holy Ghost” (Nun bitten wir den heiligen Geist), text st. 1 German, st. 2-4 Martin Luther (1524). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 385). Homophonic, SATB.
Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
“Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word” (Erhalt uns, Herr), text by Martin Luther. Setting by Michael Praetorius. Polyphonic, SAB.
