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Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands
“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.
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.
From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee
“From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee” (Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu Dir), text by Martin Luther (1524). Setting by Heinrich Schütz (1628, SWV 235). Homophonic, SATB.
From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee
“From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee” (Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu Dir), text by Martin Luther (1524). Setting by Johann Walter (1524). 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.
If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee (BWV 197.10)
“If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee” (Wer nur der lieben Gott lässt walten), text and tune by Georg Neumark (1640). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 197.10). Homophonic, SATB.
In Thee Alone, O Christ, My Lord
“In Thee Alone, O Christ, My Lord” (Allein zu dir), text by Johannes Schneesing (1542). Setting by Johannes Eccard (1597). Polyphonic, SATTB.
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.
Jesus, Priceless Treasure (BWV 227.1 & 11)
“Jesus, Priceless Treasure” (Jesu, meine Freude), text by Johann Franck (1653). Tune by Johann Crüger (1653). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 227.1 & 11). Homophonic, SATB.
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.
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 Christ, the Sole-Begotten
“Lord Christ, the Sole-Begotten” (a.k.a. The Only Son from Heaven; Herr Christ, der einig Gottes Sohn), text by Elisabeth Cruciger (1524). Setting by Johann Walter (1524). 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.
My Soul, Now Bless Thy Maker (BWV 29.8)
“My Soul, Now Bless Thy Maker” (Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren), text by Johann Gramann (1540). Tune by Hans Kugelmann (1540). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 29.8). Homophonic, SATB.
Now Do We Pray God the Holy Ghost (BWV 385)
“Now Do We Pray God the Holy Ghost” (Nun bitten vir den heiligen Geist), text st. 1 German, st. 2-4 Martin Luther (1524). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 385). Homophonic, SATB.
O Man, Thy Grievous Sin Bemoan (BWV 402)
“O Man, Thy Grievous Sin Bemoan” (O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde gross), text by Sebald Heyden (c. 1530). Tune (Es sind doch selig alle, die im rechten Glauben wandeln) by Matthias Greitter (1525). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 402). 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.
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.
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.
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.
