Johann Sebastian Bach

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BWV 251
Title Give laud and praise the Highest Good
Composed 1729, Leipzig
Scoring

Choir for 4 voices
Horn I + II
Oboe
Oboe d`amore
Violin I + II
Viola
Basso continuo

Movements Chorale: Give laud and praise the Highest Good
Category Chorale
Event After the Vows
Author of text Johann Jakob Schütz 1675
Text
Chorale:
Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass
Horn I + II
Oboe
Oboe d`amore
Violin I + II
Viola
Basso continuo


Give laud and praise the Highest Good,
The Father of all kindness,
The God who ev'ry wonder doth,
The God who doth my spirit
With his rich consolation fill,
The God who doth all sorrow still:
Give to our God the glory!

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