BWV 170 Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust

BWV 170 Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust

"Contented peace, beloved joy of the soul". This cantata for solo alto reminds us that true and lasting peace and joy can only be found in God’s kingdom.

BWV 93 Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten

"If thou but trust in God to guide thee". A chorale cantata based on a hymn by Georg Neumark, this work calls on the Christian to trust in God’s goodness and guidance in all circumstances.

BWV 21 Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis

"I had much affliction". The distressed soul calls to God for relief, and Jesus responds with the promise of peace and unending care.

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.