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.
How Lovely Shines the Morning Star
“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.
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.
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.
