Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won (BWV 145a)
“Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won” (Jesus lebt, mit ihm auch ich), text by Christian F. Gellert (1757). Tune (Jesus, meine Zuversicht) by Johann Crüger (1656). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 145a), originally for text Auf, mein Herz, des Herren Tag. Homophonic, SATB.
Upon the Cross Extended (BWV 244.37)
“Upon the Cross Extended” (O Welt, sich hier dein Leben), text by Paul Gerhardt (1647). Tune O Welt, ich muß dich lassen (1555). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 244.37). 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.
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People (BWV 70.7)
“Comfort, Comfort Ye My People” (Tröstet, tröstet meine Lieben), text by Johann Olearius (1671). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 70.7), originally for text Freu dich sehr. Homophonic, SATB.
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
“Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” (Es ist ein Ros entsprungen), text German (16th cent.). Tune and setting by Michael Praetorius. Homophonic, SATB.
Oh, How Great Is Your Compassion (BWV 259)
“Oh, How Great Is Your Compassion” (Ach, wie groß ist deine Gnade), text by Johann Olearius (1671). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 259), originally for text Ach, was soll ich Sünder machen. Homophonic, SATB.
Who Trusts in God a Strong Abode (BWV 433)
“Who Trusts in God a Strong Abode” (Wer Gott vertraut, hat wohl gebaut), text and tune by Joachim Magdeburg (1572). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 433). Homophonic, SATB.
