BWV 79.3

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Original source: Cantata, Gott der Herr ist Sohn und Schild, BWV 79 (bach–digital page)
Chorale Text: Nun danket alle Gott (verse 1), by Martin Rinckart (1636)
Tune: Nun danket alle Gott, by Johann Crüger (1647) (Zahn 5142)
First Performance: 31 October 1725, Feast of Reformation
Appearance in Early Collections (Key): None
Other Harmonizations: BWVs 252, 386

Instrumentation: Colla parte — S: transverse flute 1 & 2, oboe 1 & 2, violin 1. A: violin 2. T: viola. B: continuo. Obbligato — horn 1 & 2, timpani.

Original manuscripts
Score: D–B Mus. ms. Bach P 89
Parts: D–B Mus. ms. Bach St 35, Faszikel 1