Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands (Walter)
“Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands” (Christ lag in Todesbanden), text and tune by Martin Luther (1524). Setting by Johann Walter (1525). Polyphonic, SATTB.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Lovely Shines the Morning Star, á 5
“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, SATTB.
Lamb of God, Pure and Holy
“Lamb of God, Pure and Holy” (O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig), text and tune by Nikolaus Decius (1531). Setting by Johannes Eccard (1597). Polyphonic, SATTB.
The Day Is Surely Drawing Near
“The Day Is Surely Drawing Near” (Es ist gewisslich an der Zeit), text by Bartholomäus Ringwaldt (1586). Setting by Johannes Eccard (1597). Polyphonic, SAATB.
