BWV 2 Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein

BWV 2 Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein

"O Lord, look down from heaven, behold". A chorale cantata based on Luther’s paraphrase of Psalm 12. A prayer of the faithful for the protection of God’s holy word against heresy and false belief.

BWV 39 Brich dem Hungrigen dein Brot

"Share your bread with the hungry". A call for Christians to care for the needs of the hungry and poor – and to give thanks to God for all the good things He has done for us.

BWV 129 Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott

"The Lord, my God, be praised". A chorale cantata for Trinity Sunday, setting the words of this well-known hymn of praise by Johannes Olearius.

BWV 74 Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort halten

"If anyone loves me, he will keep my word" (John 14:23). A Christian implores Christ to dwell in him and never leave him. Christ promises to make His dwelling place in everyone who believes in Him (John 14:28), which is the source of the Christian’s hope and joy.

BWV 11 Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen

"Praise God in His kingdoms" – the Ascension Oratorio. [Translation of the libretto]