Johann Sebastian Bach
| BWV | 24 |
| Title | An undisguised intention |
| Composed | 20th June 1723, Leipzig |
| Scoring | Choir
for 4 voices |
| Movements | 1. Aria
(Alto): An undisguised intention 2. Rezitative (Tenor): Sincerity is one of God's most gracious blessings 3. Choir: All things now that ye wish to be done 4. Rezitative (Bass): Hypocrisy is of the brood 5. Aria (Tenor): Trust and truth should be the base 6. Chorale: O God, thou righteous God |
| Category | Spiritual Cantata |
| Event | Fourth Sunday after Trinity |
| Author of text | Erdmann Neumeister 1714 |
| Text 1. Aria: Alti solo Violin I + II Viola Basso continuo |
An undisguised intention Of native faith and kindness Doth us 'fore God and man make fair. For Christians' work and commerce Throughout their whole life's compass Should on this kind of footing stand. |
| 2. Recitative: Tenor solo Basso continuo |
Sincerity Is one of God's most gracious blessings. The fact that in our time There are but few who have it Comes from not asking God for it. For of itself proceeds our heart's contrivance In nought but evil ways; If it would set its course on something worthy, Then must it be by God's own Spirit governed And in the path of virtue guided. If God as friend thou seekest, Thou must thyself no foe be to thy neighbor Through cunning, ruse and craft! A Christian Should strive the way of doves to copy And live without deceit and malice. Upon thyself impress the form Which thou wouldst have thy neighbor own. |
| 3. Choir: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass Clarino Oboe I + II Violin I + II Viola Basso continuo |
All things now that ye wish to be done by people unto you, that do ye to them. |
| 4. Recitative: Bass solo Violin I + II Viola Basso continuo |
Hypocrisy Is of the brood which Belial) concocteth. Who self behind its mask concealeth Doth wear the devil's livery. What? Do, then, even Christians Such things as these now covet? O God, forfend! Sincerity is precious. And many fiendish monsters Appear in angel's guise. We bring the wolf within, Sheep's clothing don without. What could be worse than this? For slander, spite and judgment, Damnation and destruction Are ev'rywhere now found. It is the same, both there and here. May God above protect me now from this. |
| 5. Aria: Tenor solo Oboe I + II Oboe d`amore I + II Basso continuo |
Trust and truth should be the base Of thy every purpose; As thine outward word and speech, Be the heart within thee. Being kind and virtuous Makes us God and angels like. |
| 6. Chorale: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass Clarino Oboe I + II Violin I + II Viola Basso continuo |
O God, thou righteous God, |
| Epistle | Romans 8: 18-23 |
| Gospel | Luke 6: 36-42 |
| Bibletext | Matthew 7:12 |
| YouTube | Video 1; Ton Koopman, 1. Aria Video 2; Ton Koopman, 2. Recitative Video 3; Ton Koopman, 3. Choir Video 4; Ton Koopman, 4. Recitative Video 5; Ton Koopman, 5. Aria Video 6; Ton Koopman, 6. Chorale |
| Manuscript | Estate C.Ph.E. Bach |