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Contents1 Background2 Advent

2.1 Advent I2.2 Advent II2.3 Advent III2.4 Advent IV

3 Christmas3.1 Christmas Day3.2 Second Day of Christmas3.3 Third Day of Christmas3.4 Christmas I3.5 New Year's Day3.6 New Year I3.7 Epiphany

4 After Epiphany4.1 Epiphany I4.2 Epiphany II4.3 Epiphany III4.4 Epiphany IV4.5 Septuagesima4.6 Sexagesima4.7 Estomihi

5 Lent5.1 Oculi5.2 Palm Sunday

6 Easter6.1 Easter Sunday6.2 Easter Monday6.3 Easter Tuesday6.4 Easter I6.5 Easter II6.6 Easter III6.7 Easter IV6.8 Easter V6.9 Ascension6.10 Ascension I

7 Pentecost7.1 Pentecost Sunday7.2 Pentecost Monday

List of Bach cantatas by liturgical functionFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is a list of sacred Bach cantatas, cantatascomposed for use in the Lutheran church by JohannSebastian Bach, in the order of their intended use inthe liturgical calendar. The prescribed readings foreach occasion are listed first, then the cantata(s) forthe occasion, including their BWV number, and thedate of their first performance, if known.

BackgroundThroughout his life as a musician, Bach composedcantatas for both secular and sacred use. In Weimar,he was from 1714 to 1717 commissioned to composeone church cantata a month. In the course of almostfour years there he thus covered most occasions of theliturgical year.

As cantor in Leipzig Bach was responsible for theThomasschule and for the church music at the mainchurches, where a cantata was required for the serviceon Sundays and additional church holidays of theliturgical year. When Bach took up his office in 1723,he started to compose new cantatas for mostoccasions, beginning with Die Elenden sollen essen,BWV 75, first performed in the Nikolaikirche on 30May 1723, the first Sunday after Trinity. He collectedthem in annual cycles, five are mentioned inobituaries, three are extant.[1] Bach started a secondannual cycle on the first Sunday after Trinity of 1724,composing only chorale cantatas, each based on asingle church hymn, first O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort,BWV 20, then works such as Wachet auf, ruft uns dieStimme, BWV 140, Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland,BWV 61, and Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern,BWV 1.

Leipzig observed tempus clausum, quiet time, inAdvent and Lent, when no cantatas were performed.All cantatas for these occasions date from Bach'searlier time. He reworked some cantatas from thisperiod for different occasions. The high holidays

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7.3 Pentecost Tuesday8 Trinity9 Sundays after Trinity

9.1 Trinity I9.2 Trinity II9.3 Trinity III9.4 Trinity IV9.5 Trinity V9.6 Trinity VI9.7 Trinity VII9.8 Trinity VIII9.9 Trinity IX9.10 Trinity X9.11 Trinity XI9.12 Trinity XII9.13 Trinity XIII9.14 Trinity XIV9.15 Trinity XV9.16 Trinity XVI9.17 Trinity XVII9.18 Trinity XVIII9.19 Trinity XIX9.20 Trinity XX9.21 Trinity XXI9.22 Trinity XXII9.23 Trinity XXIII9.24 Trinity XXIV9.25 Trinity XXV9.26 Trinity XXVI9.27 Trinity XXVII

10 Fixed festivals within the Liturgical Year10.1 Purification10.2 Annunciation10.3 St. John's Day10.4 Visitation10.5 St. Michael's Day10.6 Reformation Day

11 Occasions outside of the liturgical year11.1 Consecration of church and organ11.2 Ratswechsel11.3 Wedding11.4 Funeral

12 Different occasions13 Sources14 References

Christmas, Easter and Pentecost were each celebratedon three days. Additionally, feasts were celebrated onfixed dates, the feasts of Mary, Purification (MariaeReinigung, 2 February), Annunciation (MariaeVerkündigung, 25 March) and Visitation (MariaeHeimsuchung, 2 July), and the Saint's days of St. Johnthe Baptist (Johannis, 24 June), St. Michael(Michaelis, 29 September), St. Stephen (Stephanus, 26December, the second day of Christmas) and St. Johnthe Evangelist (Johannes, 27 December, the third dayof Christmas). Further feasts on fixed days were NewYear's Day (Neujahr, 1 January), Epiphany(Epiphanias, 6 January) and Reformation Day(Reformationsfest, 31 October). Sacred cantatas werealso performed for the inauguration of a new citycouncil (Ratswechsel, in Leipzig in August),consecration of church and organ, weddings,confession, funerals, and functions of the Universityof Leipzig.

The Lutheran church of Bach's time prescribed thesame readings every year, a section from a Gospeland, recited before, a corresponding section from anEpistle. A connection between the cantata text and thereadings was desired. The readings are listed for eachoccasion, Epistle and Gospel, and linked to the Bibletext in the King James version, an English translationcontemporary to Bach's time, which read thetranslation of Martin Luther.

The church year begins with the first Sunday inAdvent, but Bach started his annual cycles on the firstSunday after Trinity, as John Eliot Gardiner pointsout:

It also marked the beginning of the second halfof the Lutheran liturgical year: the Trinityseason or "Era of the Church" in which coreissues of faith and doctrine are explored, incontrast to the first half, known as the"Temporale" which, beginning in Advent andending on Trinity Sunday, focuses on the life ofChrist, His incarnation, death andresurrection.[2]

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Roman numerals refer to the position of the given Sunday with respect to a feast day or season. For example,"Advent III" is the third Sunday in Advent and "Trinity V" is the fifth Sunday after Trinity. The number ofSundays after Epiphany and Trinity varies with the position of Easter in the calendar. There can be between 22and 27 Sundays after Trinity. The maximum number of Sundays after Epiphany did not occur while Bach wrotecantatas.

AdventAdvent is celebrated on the four Sundays before Christmas. In Leipzig, only on the first Sunday a cantata wasperformed, because it was a Fastenzeit (season of abstinence).

Advent I

Romans 13:11–14, night is advanced, day will comeMatthew 21:1–9, the Entry into Jerusalem

Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61, 2 December 1714Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 62, 3 December 1724Schwingt freudig euch empor, BWV 36, 2 December 1731 (final version)

Advent II

Romans 15:4–13, call of the GentilesLuke 21:25–36, coming of the Son of man

Wachet! betet! betet! wachet! BWV 70a, 6 December 1716 (expanded in 1723 to BWV 170 for TrinityXXVI)

Advent III

1 Corinthians 4:1–5, the ministry of faithful apostlesMatthew 11:2–10, John the Baptist in prison

Ärgre dich, o Seele, nicht, BWV 186a, 13 December 1716 (expanded in 1723 to BWV 186 for TrinityVII)

Advent IV

Philippians 4:4–7, Be joyful in the LordJohn 1:19–28, testimony of John the Baptist

Bereitet die Wege, bereitet die Bahn! BWV 132, 22 December 1715Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147a, 20 December 1716 (expanded in 1723 to BWV 147 forVisitation)



ChristmasThe Christmas season was celebrated from Christmas Day through Epiphany. In Leipzig, three days wereobserved, with a Christmas cantata performed every day. For the Christmas season of 1734 Bach composed theChristmas Oratorio in six parts, to be performed as the cantata in the service on the six feast days, three days ofChristmas, New Year, the Sunday after New Year and Epiphany.

Christmas Day

Titus 2:11–14, God's mercy appeared (orIsaiah 9:2–7, Unto us a child is born)Luke 2:1–14, Nativity, Annunciation to the shepherds and the angels' song

Christen, ätzet diesen Tag, BWV 63, 1713? 1716?Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BWV 91, 25 December 1724Unser Mund sei voll Lachens, BWV 110, 25 December 1725Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe, BWV 197a, 25 December ?1728 (partly lost)Jauchzet, frohlocket 25 December 1734 (Christmas Oratorio Part I)Gloria in excelsis Deo, BWV 191, 25 December 1745

Second Day of Christmas

On this day Leipzig celebrated Christmas and St. Stephen's Day in alternating years, with different readings.

For Christmas:Titus 3:4–7, God's mercy appeared in ChristLuke 2:15–20, the shepherds at the mangerfor St. Stephen's Day:Acts 6:8–15 and 7:55–60, Martyrdom of StephenMatthew 23:35–39, Jerusalem killing her prophets

Darzu ist erschienen der Sohn Gottes, BWV 40, 26 December 1723Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 121, 26 December 1724Selig ist der Mann, BWV 57, 26 December 1725Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend 26 December 1734 (Christmas Oratorio Part II)

Third Day of Christmas

Hebrews 1:1–14, Christ is higher than the angelsJohn 1:1–14, prologue, also called Hymn to the Word

Sehet, welch eine Liebe hat uns der Vater erzeiget, BWV 64, 27 December 1723Ich freue mich in dir, BWV 133, 27 December 1724Süßer Trost, mein Jesus kömmt, BWV 151, 27 December 1725Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen 27 December 1734 (Christmas Oratorio Part III)



Christmas I

Depending on the position of Christmas, there may be a Sunday before or after the New Year.

Galatians 4:1–7, Through Christ we are free from the lawLuke 2:33–40, Simeon and Anna with Mary in the temple

Tritt auf die Glaubensbahn, BWV 152, 30 December 1714Das neugeborne Kindelein, BWV 122, 31 December 1724Gottlob! nun geht das Jahr zu Ende, BWV 28, 30 December 1725

New Year's Day

On 1 January, the New Year was celebrated as well as the Naming and Circumcision of Jesus.

Galatians 3:23–29, By faith we inheritLuke 2:21 Circumcision and naming of Jesus

Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 190, 1 January 1724 (instrumental parts lost)Jesu, nun sei gepreiset, BWV 41, 1 January 1725Herr Gott, dich loben wir, BWV 16, 1 January 1726Gott, wie dein Name, so ist auch dein Ruhm, BWV 171, 1 January ?1729Fallt mit Danken, fallt mit Loben 1 January 1735 (Christmas Oratorio Part IV)

New Year I

1 Peter 4:12–19, Suffering of ChristiansMatthew 2:12–23, the Flight into Egypt

Schau, lieber Gott, wie meine Feind, BWV 153, 2 January 1724Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid, BWV 58, 5 January 1727Ehre sei dir, Gott, gesungen 2 January 1735 (Christmas Oratorio Part V)

Epiphany

Isaiah 60:1–6, the heathen will convertMatthew 2:1–12, the Wise Men From the East

Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen, BWV 65, 6 January 1724Liebster Immanuel, Herzog der Frommen, BWV 123, 6 January 1725Herr, wenn die stolzen Feinde schnauben 6 January 1735 (Christmas Oratorio Part VI)

After EpiphanyDepending on the date of Easter, a variable number (none up to four) of Sundays occurred between Epiphanyand Septuagesima, the third Sunday before Ash Wednesday.



Epiphany I

Romans 12:1–6, the duties of a ChristianLuke 2:41–52, the finding in the Temple

Mein liebster Jesus ist verloren, BWV 154, 9 January 1724Meinen Jesum laß ich nicht, BWV 124, 7 January 1725Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen, BWV 32, 13 January 1726

Epiphany II

Romans 12:6–16, we have several giftsJohn 2:1–11, the Marriage at Cana

Mein Gott, wie lang, ach lange? BWV 155, 19 January 1716Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid, BWV 3, 14 January 1725Meine Seufzer, meine Tränen, BWV 13, 20 January 1726

Epiphany III

Romans 12:17–21, rules for lifeMatthew 8:1–13, the healing of a leper

Herr, wie du willt, so schicks mit mir, BWV 73, 23 January 1724Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh allzeit, BWV 111, 21 January 1725Alles nur nach Gottes Willen, BWV 72, 27 January 1726Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe, BWV 156, ?23 January 1729

Epiphany IV

Romans 13:8–10, love completes the lawMatthew 8:23–27, Jesus calming the storm

Jesus schläft, was soll ich hoffen? BWV 81, 30 January 1724Wär Gott nicht mit uns diese Zeit, BWV 14, 30 January 1735

Septuagesima

Septuagesima is the third Sunday before Ash Wednesday.

1 Corinthians 9:24–10:5, race for victoryMatthew 20:1–16, parable of the Workers in the Vineyard

Nimm, was dein ist, und gehe hin, BWV 144, 6 February 1724Ich hab in Gottes Herz und Sinn, BWV 92, 28 January 1725Ich bin vergnügt mit meinem Glücke, BWV 84, 9 February 1727



Sexagesima

Sexagesima is the second Sunday before Ash Wednesday.

2 Corinthians 11:19–12:9, God's power is mighty in the week,Luke 8:4–15, parable of the Sower

Gleichwie der Regen und Schnee vom Himmel fällt, BWV 18, 1713?Leichtgesinnte Flattergeister, BWV 181, 13 February 1724Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort, BWV 126, 4 February 1725

Estomihi

Estomihi or Quinquagesima is the Sunday before Ash Wednesday.

1 Corinthians 13:1–13, praise of loveLuke 18:31–43, Healing the blind near Jericho

Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe, BWV 22, 7 February 1723Du wahrer Gott und Davids Sohn, BWV 23, 7 February 1723Herr Jesu Christ, wahr' Mensch und Gott, BWV 127, 11 February 1725Sehet, wir gehn hinauf gen Jerusalem, BWV 159, ?27 February 1729

LentDuring Lent, the Sundays between Ash Wednesday and Easter, "quiet time" was observed in Leipzig. Only thefeast of Annunciation was celebrated with a cantata, even if it fell in that time. On Good Friday, a Passion wasperformed in Leipzig in a Vespers service.

Oculi

Ephesians 5:1–9, advice for a righteous lifeLuke 11:14–28, casting out a devil

Widerstehe doch der Sünde, BWV 54, 4 March 1714 (text for Oculi, music likely for Trinity VII)Alles, was von Gott geboren, BWV 80a, 24 March 1715 or 15 March 1716 (music lost)

Palm Sunday

Philippians 2:5–11, everyone be in the spirit of Christ (or1 Corinthians 11:23–32), of the Last SupperMatthew 21:1–9, Entry into Jerusalem

Himmelskönig, sei willkommen, BWV 182, 25 March 1714, also AnnunciationWie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BWV 1, 25 March 1725, also Annunciation



EasterThe Easter season comprises the time up to Pentecost, starting with three days of Easter.

Easter Sunday

1 Corinthians 5:6–8, Christ is our Easter lambMark 16:1–8, Resurrection

Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4, probably 1707Der Himmel lacht! Die Erde jubilieret, BWV 31, 21 April 1715

Easter Monday

Acts 10:34–43, sermon of St. PeterLuke 24:13–35, the road to Emmaus

Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen, BWV 66, 10 April 1724Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden, BWV 6, 2 April 1725

Easter Tuesday

Acts 13:26–33, sermon of St. Paul in AntiochiaLuke 24:36–47, the appearance of Jesus to the Apostles in Jerusalem

Ein Herz, das seinen Jesum lebend weiß, BWV 134, 11 April 1724Ich lebe, mein Herze, zu deinem Ergötzen, BWV 145, 1729?Der Friede sei mit dir, BWV 158, 1730? mostly lost

Easter I

The Sundays between Easter and Pentecost have Latin names, derived from the beginning of the prescribedreadings. The first Sunday after Easter is called Quasimodogeniti.

1 John 5:4–10, our faith is the victoryJohn 20:19–31, the appearance of Jesus to the Disciples, first without then with Thomas, in Jerusalem

Halt im Gedächtnis Jesum Christ, BWV 67, 16 April 1724Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats, BWV 42, 8 April 1725

Easter II

The second Sunday after Easter is called Misericordias Domini.

1 Peter 2:21–25, Christ as a modelJohn 10:11–16, the Good Shepherd



Du Hirte Israel, höre, BWV 104, 23 April 1724Ich bin ein guter Hirt, BWV 85, 15 April 1725Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt, BWV 112, 8 April 1731

Easter III

The third Sunday after Easter is called Jubilate.

1 Peter 2:11–20, "Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man"John 16:16–23, Farewell discourse, announcement of the Second Coming

Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen, BWV 12, 22 April 1714Ihr werdet weinen und heulen, BWV 103, 22 April 1725Wir müssen durch viel Trübsal, BWV 146, ?12 May 1726 or ?18 April 1728

Easter IV

The fourth Sunday after Easter is called Cantate.

James 1:17–21, "Every good gift comes from the Father of lights"John 16:5–15, Farewell discourse, announcement of Comforter

Wo gehest du hin? BWV 166, 7 May 1724Es ist euch gut, daß ich hingehe, BWV 108, 29 April 1725

Easter V

The fifth Sunday after Easter is called Rogate.

James 1:22–27, doers of the word, not only listenersJohn 16:23–30, Farewell discourse, prayers will be fulfilled

Wahrlich, wahrlich, ich sage euch, BWV 86, 14 May 1724Bisher habt ihr nichts gebeten in meinem Namen, BWV 87, 6 May 1725

Ascension

Acts 1:1–11, prologue, farewell and AscensionMark 16:14–20, Ascension

Wer da gläubet und getauft wird, BWV 37, 18 May 1724Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein, BWV 128, 10 May 1725Gott fähret auf mit Jauchzen, BWV 43, 30 May 1726Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen, BWV 11, 19 May 1735

Ascension I



The Sunday after Ascension is called Exaudi.

1 Peter 4:8–11, "serve each other"John 15:26–16:4, Farewell discourse, the promise of the Paraclete, the Spirit of Truth, and announcementof persecution

Sie werden euch in den Bann tun, BWV 44, 21 May 1724Sie werden euch in den Bann tun, BWV 183, 13 May 1725

Pentecost

Pentecost Sunday

Pentecost Sunday (1. Pfingsttag) is also called Whit Sunday.

Acts 2:1–13, the Holy SpiritJohn 14:23–31, Farewell discourse, announcement of the Spirit who will teach

Erschallet, ihr Lieder, erklinget, ihr Saiten! BWV 172, 20 May 1714Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort halten, BWV 59, 28 May 1724Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort halten, BWV 74, 20 May 1725O ewiges Feuer, o Ursprung der Liebe, BWV 34, 1 June 1727

Pentecost Monday

Pentecost Monday (2. Pfingsttag) is also called Whit Monday.

Acts 10:42–48, sermon of Peter for CorneliusJohn 3:16–21, "God loved the world so much ..." from the meeting of Jesus and Nicodemus

Erhöhtes Fleisch und Blut, BWV 173, ?29 May 1724Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt, BWV 68, 21 May 1725Ich liebe den Höchsten von ganzem Gemüte, BWV 174, 6 June 1729

Pentecost Tuesday

Pentecost Tuesday (3. Pfingsttag) is also called Whit Tuesday.

Acts 8:14–17, the Holy Spirit in SamariaJohn 10:1–10, the Good Shepherd

Erwünschtes Freudenlicht, BWV 184, 30 May 1724Er rufet seinen Schafen mit Namen, BWV 175, 22 May 1725

Trinity



On Trinity Sunday, the Sunday after Pentecost, the Trinity is celebrated.

Romans 11:33–36, depth of wisdomJohn 3:1–15, the meeting of Jesus and Nicodemus

O heilges Geist- und Wasserbad, BWV 165, 16 June 1715?Es ist ein trotzig und verzagt Ding, BWV 176, 27 May 1725Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, BWV 129, 16 June 1726?, also for Reformation Day

Sundays after TrinityA variable number of Sundays occurs between Trinity and the first Sunday in Advent, a maximum of 27, ifEaster is extremely early.

Trinity I

1 John 4:16–21, God is LoveLuke 16:19–31, the parable of the Rich man and Lazarus

Die Elenden sollen essen, BWV 75, 30 May 1723O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort, BWV 20, 11 June 1724Brich dem Hungrigen dein Brot, BWV 39, 23 June 1726

Trinity II

1 John 3:13–18, Whoever doesn't love, remains in DeathLuke 14:16–24, parable of the great banquet

Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76, 6 June 1723Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein, BWV 2, 18 June 1724

Trinity III

1 Peter 5:6–11, Cast thy burden upon the LordLuke 15:1–10, parable of the Lost Sheep and parable of the Lost Coin

Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis, BWV 21, 17 June 1714Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder, BWV 135, 25 June 1724

Trinity IV

Romans 8:18–23, "For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons ofGod."Luke 6:36–42, Sermon on the Mount: be merciful, judge not

Barmherziges Herze der ewigen Liebe, BWV 185, 14 July 1715



Ein ungefärbt Gemüte, BWV 24, 20 June 1723Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 177, 6 July 1732

Trinity V

1 Peter 3:8–15 "Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts"Luke 5:1–11, Peter's great catch of fish

Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten, BWV 93, 9 July 1724Siehe, ich will viel Fischer aussenden, BWV 88, 21 July 1726

Trinity VI

Romans 6:3–11, "By Christ's death we are dead for sin"Matthew 5:20–26, Sermon on the Mount: better justice

Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust, BWV 170, 28 July 1726Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, BWV 9, c 1732–1735

Trinity VII

Romans 6:19–23, "the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life"Mark 8:1–9, The Feeding of the 4000

Widerstehe doch der Sünde, BWV 54, 15 July 1714 (text written for Oculi)Ärgre dich, o Seele, nicht, BWV 186, 11 July 1723 (adapted from BWV 186a for Advent III)Was willst du dich betrüben, BWV 107, 23 July 1724Es wartet alles auf dich, BWV 187, 4 August 1726

Trinity VIII

Romans 8:12–17, "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God"Matthew 7:15–23, Sermon on the Mount: warning of false prophets

Erforsche mich, Gott, und erfahre mein Herz, BWV 136, 18 June 1723Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält, BWV 178, 30 July 1724Es ist dir gesagt, Mensch, was gut ist, BWV 45, 11 August 1726

Trinity IX

1 Corinthians 10:6–13, warning of false gods, consolation in temptationLuke 16:1–9, parable of the Unjust Steward

Herr, gehe nicht ins Gericht mit deinem Knecht, BWV 105, 25 July 1723Was frag ich nach der Welt, BWV 94, 6 August 1724Tue Rechnung! Donnerwort, BWV 168, 29 July 1725



Trinity X

1 Corinthians 12:1–11, different gifts, but one spiritLuke 19:41–48, Jesus announces the destruction of Jerusalem, Cleansing of the Temple

Schauet doch und sehet, ob irgend ein Schmerz sei, BWV 46, 1 August 1723Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott, BWV 101, 13 August 1724Herr, deine Augen sehen nach dem Glauben, BWV 102, 25 August 1726

Trinity XI

1 Corinthians 15:1–10, on the gospel of Christ and his (Paul's) duty as an apostleLuke 18:9–14, parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut, BWV 199, 12 August 1714Siehe zu, daß deine Gottesfurcht nicht Heuchelei sei, BWV 179, 8 August 1723Herr Jesu Christ, du höchstes Gut, BWV 113, 20 August 1724

Trinity XII

2 Corinthians 3:4–11, the ministration of the SpiritMark 7:31–37, the healing of a deaf mute man

Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele, BWV 69a, 15 August 1723Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren, BWV 137, 19 August 1725Geist und Seele wird verwirret, BWV 35, 8 September 1726

Trinity XIII

Galatians 3:15–22, law and promiseLuke 10:23–37, parable of the Good Samaritan

Du sollt Gott, deinen Herren, lieben, BWV 77, 22 August 1723Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 33, 3 September 1724Ihr, die ihr euch von Christo nennet, BWV 164, 26 August 1725

Trinity XIV

Galatians 5:16–24, works of the flesh, fruit of the SpiritLuke 17:11–19, Cleansing ten lepers

Es ist nichts Gesundes an meinem Leibe, BWV 25, 29 August 1723Jesu, der du meine Seele, BWV 78, 10 September 1724Wer Dank opfert, der preiset mich, BWV 17, 22 September 1726

Trinity XV



Galatians 5:25–6:10, admonition to "walk in the Spirit"Matthew 6:23–34, Sermon on the Mount: don't worry about material needs, but seek God's kingdom first

Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz, BWV 138, 5 September 1723Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, BWV 99, 17 September 1724Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51, 17 September 1730

Trinity XVI

Ephesians 3:13–21, Paul praying for the strengthening of faith in the congregation of EphesusLuke 7:11–17, Raising of the Young man from Nain

Komm, du süße Todesstunde, BWV 161, 6 October 1715Christus, der ist mein Leben, BWV 95, 12 September 1723Liebster Gott, wenn werd ich sterben? BWV 8, 24 September 1724Wer weiß, wie nahe mir mein Ende? BWV 27, 6 October 1726

Trinity XVII

Ephesians 4:1–6, admonition to keep the unity of the SpiritLuke 14:1–11, Healing a man with dropsy on the Sabbath

Bringet dem Herrn Ehre seines Namens, BWV 148, ?19 September 1723Ach, lieben Christen, seid getrost, BWV 114, 1 October 1724Wer sich selbst erhöhet, der soll erniedriget werden, BWV 47, 13 October 1726

Trinity XVIII

1 Corinthians 1:4–8, Paul's thanks for grace of God in EphesusMatthew 22:34–46, the Great Commandment

Herr Christ, der einge Gottessohn, BWV 96, 8 October 1724Gott soll allein mein Herze haben, BWV 169, 20 October 1726

Trinity XIX

Ephesians 4:22–28, "put on the new man, which after God is created"Matthew 9:1–8, Healing the paralytic at Capernaum

Ich elender Mensch, wer wird mich erlösen, BWV 48, 3 October 1723Wo soll ich fliehen hin, BWV 5, 15 October 1724Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen, BWV 56, 27 October 1726

Trinity XX

Ephesians 5:15–21, "walk circumspectly, ... filled with the Spirit"Matthew 22:1–14, parable of the great banquet



Ach! ich sehe, itzt, da ich zur Hochzeit gehe, BWV 162, 3 November 1715 or 25 October 1716Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV 180, 22 October 1724Ich geh und suche mit Verlangen, BWV 49, 3 November 1726

Trinity XXI

Ephesians 6:10–17, "take unto you the whole armour of God"John 4:46–54, healing the nobleman's son

Ich glaube, lieber Herr, hilf meinem Unglauben, BWV 109, 17 October 1723Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir, BWV 38, 29 October 1724Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, BWV 98, 10 November 1726Ich habe meine Zuversicht, BWV 188, ?17 October 1728

Trinity XXII

Philippians 1:3–11, Thanks and prayer for the congregation in PhilippiMatthew 18:23–35, parable of the unforgiving servant

Was soll ich aus dir machen, Ephraim, BWV 89, 24 October 1723Mache dich, mein Geist, bereit, BWV 115, 5 November 1724Ich armer Mensch, ich Sündenknecht, BWV 55, 17 November 1726

Trinity XXIII

Philippians 3:17–21, "our conversation is in heaven"Matthew 22:15–22, the question about paying taxes, answered by Render unto Caesar...

Nur jedem das Seine, BWV 163, 24 November 1715Wohl dem, der sich auf seinen Gott, BWV 139, 12 November 1724Falsche Welt, dir trau ich nicht, BWV 52, 24 November 1726

Trinity XXIV

Colossians 1:9–14, prayer for the ColossiansMatthew 9:18–26, the story of Jairus' daughter

O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort, BWV 60, 7 November 1723Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig, BWV 26, 19 November 1724

Trinity XXV

1 Thessalonians 4:13–18, the coming of the LordMatthew 24:25–28, the Tribulation

Es reißet euch ein schrecklich Ende, BWV 90, 14 November 1723Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 116, 26 November 1724



Trinity XXVI

2 Peter 3:3–13, look for new heavens and a new earthMatthew 25:31–46, the Second Coming of Christ

Wachet! betet! betet! wachet! BWV 70, 21 November 1723 (adapted from Advent II)

Trinity XXVII

1 Thessalonians 5:1–11, be prepared for the day of the LordMatthew 25:1–13, parable of the Ten Virgins

Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140, 25 November 1731

Fixed festivals within the Liturgical Year

Purification

The Purification of Mary (Mariae Reinigung) and the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple are celebrated on 2February.

Malachi 3:1–4, the Lord will come to his templeLuke 2:22–32, the purification of Mary and and the presentation of Jesus at the Temple, includingSimeon's canticle Nunc dimittis

Erfreute Zeit im neuen Bunde, BWV 83, 2 February 1724Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin, BWV 125, 2 February 1725Ich habe genug, BWV 82, 2 February 1727

Annunciation

The Annunciation (Mariae Verkündigung) is celebrated on 25 March.

Isaiah 7:10–16, prophecy of the birth of the MessiahLuke 1:26–38, the angel Gabriel announces the birth of Jesus

Himmelskönig, sei willkommen, BWV 182, 25 March 1724 – first on Palm Sunday 25 March 1714Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BWV 1, 25 March 1725, also Palm Sunday

St. John's Day

The day of John the Baptist (Johannistag) is celebrated on 24 June.

Isaiah 40:1–5, the voice of a preacher in the desertLuke 1:57–80, the birth of John the Baptist and the Benedictus of Zechariah



Ihr Menschen, rühmet Gottes Liebe, BWV 167, 24 June 1723Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam, BWV 7, 24 June 1724Freue dich, erlöste Schar, BWV 30, 24 June 1738 or later

Visitation

Visitation, the visit of Mary with Elizabeth, including her song of praise, the Magnificat, is celebrated on 2 July.

Isaiah 11:1–5, prophecy of the MessiahLuke 1:39–56, Visitation

Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147, 2 July 1723 (adapted from BWV 147a for Advent IV)Meine Seel erhebt den Herren, BWV 10, 2 July 1724

St. Michael's Day

St. Michael's Day (Michaelis) is celebrated on 29 September.

Revelation 12:7–12, fight of Michael with the dragonMatthew 18:1–11, heaven belongs to the children, the angels see the face of God

Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, BWV 130, 29 September 1724Es erhub sich ein Streit, BWV 19, 29 September 1726Man singet mit Freuden vom Sieg, BWV 149, ?29 September 1728 or ?1729Nun ist das Heil und die Kraft, BWV 50, year unknown (movement of incomplete or lost cantata)

Reformation Day

Reformation Day is celebrated on 31 October.

2 Thessalonians 2:3–8, be steadfast against adversariesRevelation 14:6–8, fear God and honour him

Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild, BWV 79, 31 October 1725Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80, 1727–31Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, BWV 129, originally 16 June 1726?, Trinity Sunday

Occasions outside of the liturgical year

Consecration of church and organ

Revelation 21:2–8, the new JerusalemLuke 19:1–10, conversion of Zacchaeus

Höchsterwünschtes Freudenfest, BWV 194, 2 November 1723 (consecration of Störmthal church andorgan, adapted from BWV 194a, also Trinity Sunday)



Ratswechsel

The inauguration of a town council was celebrated with a service. Normally this was an annual event. InLeipzig the service was held at the Nikolaikirche on the Monday or Friday following Bartholomew(Bartholomäus), 24 August. The cantatas are sometimes called "Ratswahlkantaten", cantatas for the election ofthe town council.

Gott ist mein König, BWV 71, 4 February 1708 (inauguration of Mühlhausen town council)Preise, Jerusalem, den Herrn, BWV 119, 30 August 1723 (inauguration of Leipzig town council)Ihr Tore zu Zion, BWV 193, 25 August 1727?Gott, man lobet dich in der Stille, BWV 120, ?29 August 1729Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir, BWV 29, 27 August 1731Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele, BWV 69, 1742–48 (adapted from BWV 69a)

Wedding

Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196, ?1707–08O ewiges Feuer, o Ursprung der Liebe, BWV 34a, 1726 (partly lost, probably for a wedding)Dem Gerechten muß das Licht, BWV 195, 1727–31?Herr Gott, Beherrscher aller Dinge, BWV 120a, ?1729 (adapted from BWV 120, partly lost)Gott ist unsre Zuversicht, BWV 197, 1736/37 (partly based on 197a)

Funeral

Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106 (Actus tragicus), ?1707–08 (funeral)Ich lasse dich nicht, du segnest mich denn, BWV 157, 6 February 1727 (funeral)Laß, Fürstin, laß noch einen Strahl, BWV 198, 17 October 1727 (funeral)Klagt, Kinder, klagt es aller Welt, BWV 244a, 24 March 1729 (music lost, funeral of Prince Leopold ofAnhalt-Köthen)O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht, BWV 118, ca. 1736/1737 (funeral procession)

Different occasionsNach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, BWV 150, ?before 1707 (Bußgottesdienst [Confession Service])Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir, BWV 131, 1707 (Bußgottesdienst [Confession service])Sei Lob und Ehr dem höchsten Gut, BWV 117, c. 1728–1731 (use unknown)Gott, man lobet dich in der Stille, BWV 120b, 26 June 1730 (second day of 200th anniversary ofAugsburg Confession)Nun danket alle Gott, BWV 192, Autumn 1730 (partly lost, Reformation Day or wedding)Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, BWV 100, c. 1732–1735 (use unknown)In allen meinen Taten, BWV 97, 25 July 1734 (5th Sunday after Trinity)Bekennen will ich seinen Namen, BWV 200, c. 1742 (fragment of lost cantata, possibly for Epiphany orPurification, arrangement of the Aria "Dein Kreuz, o Bräutgam meiner Seele" from the Passion Oratorio"Ein Lämmlein geht und trägt die Schuld" of Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel by Johann Sebastian Bach(Source: BJ 2008, p. 123, Peter Wollny))Tilge, Höchster, meine Sünden, BWV 1083, c. 1745–1747 (Bußgottesdienst [Confession service])



SourcesAlfred Dürr: Johann Sebastian Bach: Die Kantaten. Bärenreiter, Kassel 1999, ISBN 3-7618-1476-3 (inGerman)Alfred Dürr: The Cantatas of J.S. Bach, Oxford University Press, 2006. ISBN 0-19-929776-2Christoph Wolff/Ton Koopman: Die Welt der Bach-Kantaten Verlag J.B. Metzler, Stuttgart, Weimar2006 ISBN 978-3-476-02127-4 (in German)Werner Neumann: Handbuch der Kantaten J.S.Bachs, 1947, 5th ed. 1984, ISBN 3-7651-0054-4Hans-Joachim Schulze: Die Bach-Kantaten: Einführungen zu sämtlichen Kantaten Johann SebastianBachs (in German)

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