Johann Sebastian Bach

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BWV 385
Title We now implore the Holy Ghost
Composed Unknown
Scoring

Choir for 4 voices

Movements Chorale: We now implore the Holy Ghost
Category Chorale
Event -
Author of text Johann Walter Songbook 1524
Text
Chorale:
Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass


We now implore the Holy Ghost
For the true faith, which we need the most,
That in our last moments He may befriend us
And, as homeward we journey, attend us.
Lord, have mercy.

Manuscript Music library, Leipzig; Highschool for Music, Berlin

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