BWV 70.7

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Original source: Cantata, Wachet! betet! betet! Wachet!, BWV 70 (bach–digital page)
Chorale Text: Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele (verse 10), Anon. 1620
Tune: Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele, Geneva 1551 as Wie nach einer Wasserquelle, based on a 15th c. melody (Zahn 6543)
First Performance: 21 November 1723, 26th Sunday after Trinity
Appearance in Early Collections (Key): None
Other Harmonizations: BWVs 19.7, 25.6, 30.6, 32.6, 39.7, 194.6

Comparative score: Seven settings of Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele arranged by date (PDF)

Instrumentation: Colla parte — S: violin 1, oboe, trumpet. A: violin 2. T: viola. B: bassoon, continuo.

Original manuscripts
Score: Not available
Parts: D–B Mus. ms. Bach St 95