BWV 77.6

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Original source: Cantata, Du sollt Gott, deinen Herren, lieben, BWV 77 (bach–digital page)
Chorale Text #1: Wenn einer alle Ding verstünd (verse 8), by David Denicke (1657) NB: See note below about the texts for this chorale.
Chorale Text #2: O Gottes Sohn, Herr Jesu Christ (verse 8), by David Denicke
Tune: Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein, Erfurt 1524, based on a pre–Reformation melody (Zahn 4431)
First Performance: 22 August 1723, 13th Sunday after Trinity
Appearance in Early Collections (Key): Riemenschneider 253; Breitkopf 253; Dietel 10; AmB 46II p.225
Other Harmonizations: BWVs 2.6, 153.1

Comparative score: Three settings of Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein aligned and placed in the same key (PDF)

Instrumentation: Colla parte — N/A. (No parts available)

Original manuscripts
Score: D–B Mus. ms. Bach P 68
Parts: None available

Notes

The manuscript for this chorale has no text. The first text included here is suggested as a possible option by the editor in the BGA (Bach Gesellschaft Ausgabe). The second text is suggested by the editors of the NBA (Neue Bach Ausgabe).