Johann Sebastian Bach Cantatas

BWV Work Type NBA Performance Date Epistle Gospel Full score
0001 Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern Sacred Cantata Volume 11, page 435 Feast of the Annunciation (March 25th) Isaiah 7, v. 10 – 16 (The prophecy of the Messiah’s birth) Luke 1, v. 26 – 38 (The angel Gabriel announces the conception of Jesus to Mary) BWV 0001
0002 Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein Sacred Cantata Volume 6, page 347 Second Sunday after Trinity (May/June-ish) 1 John 3, v. 13-18 (on the need for Christian brotherly love) Luke 14, v. 16-24 (Parable of the great supper) BWV 0002
0003 Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid Sacred Cantata Volume 2, page 579 Second Sunday after Epiphany (mid-January) Romans 12, v. 6-16 (The duties expected of us) John 2, v. 1-11 (The wedding at Cana) BWV 0003
0004 Christ lag in Todes Banden Sacred Cantata Volume 4, page 25 Easter Day (late March/mid-April) 1 Corinthians 5, v. 7-8 (Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us) Mark 16, v. 1-8 (The women discover Jesus is risen) BWV 0004
0005 Wo soll ich fliehen hin? Sacred Cantata Volume 9, page 537 Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity (Early October) Ephesians 4, v. 22-28 (Put off the old person and become the new) Matthew 9, v. 1-8 (Curing the man sick of the palsy) BWV 0005
0006 Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden Sacred Cantata Volume 4, page 181 Easter Monday (late-March/mid-April) Acts 10, v. 34-41 (Peter preaches) Luke 24, v. 13-35 (Christ appears on the road to Emmaus) BWV 0006
0007 Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam Sacred Cantata Volume 12, page 47 Feast of St. John the Baptist (24th June) Isaiah 40, v. 1-5 (Prepare the way for the Lord) Luke 1, v. 57-80 (The birth of John the Baptist) BWV 0007
0008 Liebster Gott, wenn werd ich sterben? Sacred Cantata Volume 9, page 131 (1747 version at Volume 9, page 189) Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity (early September) Ephesians 3, v. 13-21 (Paul prays for the Ephesians to know the Love of Christ) Luke 7, v. 11-17 (The son of the widow of Nain is brought back to life) BWV 0008
0009 Es ist das Heil uns kommen her Sacred Cantata Volume 7, page 115 Sixth Sunday after Trinity (early July) Romans 6, v. 3-11 (If we die with Christ, we live with him) Matthew 5, v. 20-26 (Righteousness cannot gain you entry to Heaven) BWV 0009
0010 Meine Seel erhebt den Herren Sacred Cantata Volume 11, page 565 The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (2nd July) Isaiah 11, v. 1-5 (A rod shall come out of the stem of Jesse) Luke 1, v. 39-56 (The Magnificat) BWV 0010
0011 Ascension Oratorio Oratorio Ascension Day (May to early June) Acts 1, v.1-11 (Jesus' Preparation and Ascension) Mark 16, v.14-20 (The Great Commission and Ascension) BWV 0011
0012 Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen Sacred Cantata Volume 4, page 531 Third Sunday after Easter (mid-April/early May) 1 Peter 2, v. 11-20 (Suffer patiently) John 16, v. 16-23 (You shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy) BWV 0012
0013 Meine Seufzer, meine Tränen Sacred Cantata Volume 2, page 619 Second Sunday after Epiphany (mid-January) Romans 12, v. 6-16 (You are not under the law, but under grace) John 2, v. 1-11 (Jesus turns water into wine) BWV 0013
0014 Wär Gott nicht mit uns diese Zeit Sacred Cantata Volume 3, page 161 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany (late January) Romans 13, v. 8-10 (Love is the fulfilling of the law) Matthew 8, v. 23-27 (Jesus calms the storm) BWV 0014
0015 Apocryphal - Not by Bach
0016 Herr Gott, dich loben wir Sacred Cantata Volume 2, page 239 New Year's Day Galatians 3, v. 23-29 (We are all children of God by faith in Christ) Luke 2, v. 21 – 40 (Circumcision of Jesus) BWV 0016 <a href=
0017 Wer Dank opfert, der preiset mich Sacred Cantata Volume 8, page 459 Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity (late August/early September) Galatians 5, v. 16-24 (The fruits of the spirit) Luke 17, v. 11-19 (The healing of the lepers) BWV 0017 <a href=
0018 Gleichwie der Regen und Schnee vom Himmel fällt Sacred Cantata Volume 3, page 283 (Weimar version); Volume 3, page 309 (Leipzig Sexagesima Sunday (late January – late-February) 2 Corinthians 11, v. 19 – 12, v. 9 (Paul explains himself) Luke 8, v. 4-15 (The parable of the sower) BWV 0018 <a href=
0019 Es erhub sich ein Streit Sacred Cantata Volume 12, page 201 Feast of St. Michael and all angels (29th September) Revelation 12, v. 7-12 (And there was war in Heaven) Matthew 18, v. 1-11 (Whoever humbles himself is greatest in heaven) BWV 0019 <a href=
0020 O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort Sacred Cantata Volume 6, page 159 First Sunday after Trinity (late May) 1 John 4, v. 16-21 (The love of God) Luke 16, v. 19-31 (Parable of the rich man and Lazarus) BWV 0020 <a href=
0021 Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis Sacred Cantata Volume 6, page 375 Third Sunday after Trinity (mid-June/early-July) 1 Peter 5, v. 6-11 (Cast all your cares upon God, for he cares for you) Luke 15, v. 1-10 (The parable of the Lost Sheep) BWV 0021 <a href=
0022 Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe Sacred Cantata Volume 3, page 393 Quinquagesima Sunday (February/early March) 1 Corinthians 13 (Faith, hope, charity) Luke 18, v. 31-43 (Jesus and the Disciples set out for Jerusalem) BWV 0022 <a href=
0023 Du wahrer Gott und Davids Sohn Sacred Cantata Volume 3, page 427 (alternative version with trombones at 3/463) Quinquagesima Sunday (February/early March) 1 Corinthians 13 (Faith, hope, charity) Luke 18, v. 31-43 (Jesus and the Disciples set out for Jerusalem) BWV 0023 <a href=
0024 Ein ungefärbt Gemüte Sacred Cantata Volume 6, page 555 4th Sunday after Trinity (late-June/early-July) Romans 8, v. 18-23 (Present suffering compared to future glory) Luke 6, v. 37-42 (Judge not, lest you be judged) BWV 0024 <a href=
0025 Es ist nichts Gesundes an meinem Leibe Sacred Cantata Volume 8, page 391 14th Sunday after Trinity (late August to mid-September) Galatians 5, v. 16-24 (The fruits of the spirit) Luke 17, v. 11-19 (The healing of the lepers) BWV 0025 <a href=
0026 Ach wie Flüchtig, ach wie nichtig Sacred Cantata Volume 11, page 53 Twenty Fourth Sunday after Trinity (early/late November) Colossians 1, v. 9-14 (Prayer for the increase of grace) Matthew 9, v.18-26 (The raising of Jairus's daughter) BWV 0026
0027 Wer weiss, wie nahe mir mein Ende! Sacred Cantata Volume 9, page 247 Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity (mid-September/early October) Ephesians 3, v.13-21 (Paul prays that the Ephesians may perceive the love of God) Luke 7, v.11-17 (The raising of the son of the widow of Nain) BWV 0027
0028 Gottlob! nun geht das Jahr zu Ende Sacred Cantata Volume 2, page 97 Sunday after Christmas (late December) Galatians 4,v.1-7 (Christ is sent to redeem those under the law) Luke 2, v.33-40 (The time after Christ's birth) BWV 0028
0029 Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir Sacred Cantata Volume 13, page 267 Inauguration of the Leipzig Town Council (Late August) {“label”:“”,“url”:“”,“target”:“”} {“label”:“”,“url”:“”,“target”:“”} BWV 0029
0030 Freue dich, erlöste Schar Sacred Cantata Volume 12, page 81 Feast of St. John the Baptist (24th June) Isaiah 40, v.1-5 (Prepare the way of the Lord) Luke 1, v.57-80 (The birth of John the Baptist) BWV 0030
0031 Der Himmel lacht! die Erde jubilieret Sacred Cantata Volume 4, page 65 Easter Sunday (late March to mid-April) 1 Corinthians 5, v.7-8 (Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us) Mark 16, v.1-8 (Christ is risen) BWV 0031
0032 Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen Sacred Cantata Volume 2, page 533 First Sunday after Epiphany (early January) Romans 12, v.1-6 (We are at one in Christ) Luke 2, v.41-52 (Jesus in the temple) BWV 0032
0033 Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ Sacred Cantata Volume 8, page 335 Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity (late August/Mid-September) Galatians 3, v.15-22 (The promises made to Abraham) Luke 10, v.23-37 (The parable of the Good Samaritan) BWV 0033
0034 O ewiges Feuer, o Ursprung der Liebe Sacred Cantata Volume 5, page 367 Whit Sunday (Mid-May/Mid-June) Acts 2, v.1-13 (The giving of the Holy Spirit) John 14, v.23-31 (If a man loves Me, he will keep my word) BWV 0034
0035 Geist und Seele wird verwirret Sacred Cantata Volume 8, page 241 Twelfth Sunday after Trinity (Late August/early September) 2 Corinthians 3, v.4-11 (Ministers of a new Covenant) Mark 7, v.31-37 (The deaf man cured) BWV 0035
0036 Schwingt freudig euch empor Sacred Cantata Volume 1, page 39 (and page 63 for alternative version) First Sunday in Advent (Late November/early December) Romans 13, v.11-14 (Our salvation is nearer than we believe) Matthew 21, v.1-9 (Christ's entry into Jerusalem) BWV 0036
0037 Wer da gläubet und getauft wird Sacred Cantata Volume 5, page 103 Ascension Day (May to early June) Acts 1, v.1-11 (Christ prepares His disciples for the Ascension) Mark 16, v.14-20 (Christ ascends into heaven) BWV 0037
0038 Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir Sacred Cantata Volume 10, page 243 Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity (Late October/mid November) Ephesians 6, v.10-17 (Put on the whole armour of God) John 4, v.46-54 (The healing of the nobleman's son) BWV 0038
0039 Brich dem Hungrigen dein Brot Sacred Cantata Volume 6, page 205 First Sunday after Trinity (late May) 1 John 4, v.16-21 (God is Love) Luke 16, v. 19-31 (Parable of the rich man and Lazarus) BWV 0039
0040 Dazu ist erschienen der Sohn Gottes Sacred Cantata Volume 1, page 399 Christmas Monday (Late December) Acts 6, v.8-15; 7, v.55-60 (The Martyrdom of St. Stephen) Luke 2, v.15-20 (The shepherds at the manger) BWV 0040
0041 Jesu, nun sei gepreiset Sacred Cantata Volume 2, page 173 Feast of the Circumcision (New Year's Day) Galatians 3, v.23-29 (We are all one in Christ) Luke 2, v.21 (His name shall be called Jesus) BWV 0041
0042 Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats Sacred Cantata Volume 4, page 359 First Sunday after Easter (early/late April: 'Quasimodogeniti') 1 John 5, v.4-10 (Faith overcomes the world) John 20, v.19-31 (Christ appears to the twelve) BWV 0042
0043 Gott fähret auf mit Jauchzen Sacred Cantata Volume 5, page 157 Ascension Day (May to early June) Acts 1, v.1-11 (Christ prepares His disciples for the Ascension) Mark 16, v.14-20 (Christ ascends into heaven) BWV 0043
0044 Sie werden euch in den Bann tun Sacred Cantata Volume 5, page 189 Sunday after Ascension 1 Peter 5, v.7-11 (Be charitable to one another) John 15, v.26 - 16, v.1-4 (They shall put you out of the synagogue) BWV 0044
0045 Es ist dir gesagt, Mensch, was gut ist Sacred Cantata Volume 7, page 357 Eighth Sunday after Trinity (mid-July/early August) Romans 8, v.12-17 (We are joint heirs with Christ) Matthew 7, v.15-23 (Beware of false prophets) BWV 0045
0046 Schauet doch und sehet Sacred Cantata Volume 7, page 519 Tenth Sunday after Trinity (early-mid August) 1 Corinthians 12, v.1-11 (Spiritual gifts are diverse) Luke 19, v.41-48 (Jesus weeps over Jerusalem) BWV 0046
0047 Wer sich selbst erhöhet, der soll erniedriget werden Sacred Cantata Volume 9, page 345 Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity (late-September/mid-October) Ephesians 4, v.1-6 (Exhortation to unity) Luke 14, v.1-11 (Christ heals the man with dropsy) BWV 0047
0048 Ich elender Mensch, wer wird mich erlösen Sacred Cantata Volume 5, page 509 Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity (Early October) Ephesians 4, v.22-28 (Put on the new man) Matthew 9, v.1-8 (The healing of the man sick of the palsy) BWV 0048
0049 Ich geh und suche mit Verlangen Sacred Cantata Volume 10, page 133 Twentieth Sunday after Trinity Ephesians 5, v.15-21 (Be not drunk with wine) Matthew 22, v.1-14 (Parable of the marriage of the King's son) BWV 0049
0050 Nun ist das Heil und die Kraft Sacred Cantata Volume 12, page 289 Feast of St. Michael and all angels (29th September) Revelations 12, v.7-12 (War in Heaven) Matthew 18, v.1-11 (Whoso humbles himself is greatest in Heaven) BWV 0050
0051 Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen! Sacred Cantata Volume 8, page 579 Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity (September) Galatians 5, v.25 - 6, v.10 (The fruits of the spirit) Matthew 6, v.23-34 (The birds of the air, the flowers of the field) BWV 0051
0052 Falsche Welt, dir trau ich nicht! Sacred Cantata Volume 10, page 461 Twenty-third Sunday after Trinity (November) Philippians 3, v.17-21 (Follow not carnal things, as many do) Matthew 22, v.15-22 The Pharisees and the tribute to Caesar’ BWV 0052
0053 {“label”:“”,“url”:“”,“target”:“”} Apocryphal - Not by Bach {“label”:“”,“url”:“”,“target”:“”} {“label”:“”,“url”:“”,“target”:“”} {“label”:“”,“url”:“”,“target”:“”}
0054 Widerstehe doch der Sünde Sacred Cantata Volume 7, page 161 Oculi Sunday (Third Sunday in Lent: late February/March) Ephesians 5, v.1-9 (Exhortation to lead a pure life) Luke 11, v.14-28 (Jesus and Beelzebub) BWV 0054
0055 Ich armer Mensch, ich Sündenknecht Sacred Cantata Volume 10, page 385 Twenty-second Sunday after Trinity (late October/November) Philippians 1, v.3-11 (Paul's love for the Philippians) Matthew 18, v.23-25 (Parable of the unmerciful servant) BWV 0055
0056 Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen Sacred Cantata Volume 9, page 577 Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity (Early October) Ephesians 4, v.22-28 (Put on the new man) Matthew 9, v.1-8 (The sick are healed) BWV 0056
0057 Selig ist der Mann Sacred Cantata Volume 1, page 479 Christmas Monday (Late December) Acts 6, v.8-15; 7, v.55-60 (Martyrdom of St. Stephen) Luke 2, v.15-20 (The shepherds at the manger) BWV 0057
0058 Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid Sacred Cantata Volume 2, page 353 Sunday after the Circumcision (early January) 1 Peter 4, v.12-19 (The sufferings of Christians) Matthew 2, v.13-23 (The flight into Egypt) BWV 0058
0059 Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort halten Sacred Cantata Volume 5, page 305 Whit Sunday (Mid-May/Mid-June) Acts 2, v.1-13 (The descent of the holy spirit) John 14, v.23-31 (If a man loves me, he will keep my word) BWV 0059
0060 O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort Sacred Cantata Volume 11, page 25 Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity (November) Colossians 1, v.9-14 (Prayer for the increase of grace) Matthew 9, v.18-26 (The raising of Jairus's daughter) BWV 0060
0061 Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland Sacred Cantata Volume 1, page 23 First Sunday in Advent (Late November/early December) Romans 13, v.11-14 (Our salvation is nearer than we believe) Matthew 21, v.1-9 (Christ's entry into Jerusalem) BWV 0061
0062 Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland Sacred Cantata Volume 1, page 97 First Sunday in Advent (Late November/early December) Romans 13, v.11-14 (Our salvation is nearer than we believe) Matthew 21, v.1-9 (Christ's entry into Jerusalem) BWV 0062
0063 Christen, ätzet diesen Tag Sacred Cantata Volume 1, page 151 Christmas Day (December 25th) Titus 2, v.11-14 (The grace of God appeared to men) Luke 2, v.1-14 (The Nativity of Christ) BWV 0063
0064 Sehet, welch eine Liebe hat uns der Vater erzeiget Sacred Cantata Volume 1, page 509 3rd Day of Christmas (27th December) Hebrews 1, v.1-14 (Christ is above the angels) John 1, v.1-14 (In the beginning was the word) BWV 0064
0065 Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen Sacred Cantata Volume 2, page 391 Feast of Epiphany (first week of January) Isaiah 60, v.1-16 (The Gentiles shall come to your light) Matthew 2, v.1-12 (The wise men seek Christ) BWV 0065
0066 Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen Sacred Cantata Volume 4, page 139 Easter Monday (late-March/mid-April) Acts 10, v. 34-41 (Peter preaches) Luke 24, v. 13-35 (Christ appears on the road to Emmaus) BWV 0066
0067 Halt im Gedächtnis Jesum Christ Sacred Cantata Volume 4, page 299 First Sunday after Easter (early/late April: 'Quasimodogeniti') 1 John 5, v.4-10 (Faith overcomes the world) John 20, v.19-31 (Christ appears to the twelve) BWV 0067
0068 Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt Sacred Cantata Volume 5, page 467 Whit Monday (Mid-May/Mid-June) Acts 10, v.42-48 (Descent of the Holy Spirit upon Cornelius and his company) John 3, v.16-21 (For God so loved the world) BWV 0068
0069 Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele Civic Cantata Volume 13, page 377 August 26th, 1784 (Inauguration of new Town Council) N/A N/A BWV 0069
0069a Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele Sacred Cantata Volume 8, page 143 Twelfth Sunday after Trinity (Late August/early September) 2 Corinthians 3, v.4-11 (Ministers of a new Covenant) Mark 7, v.31-37 (The deaf man cured) BWV 0069a
0070 Wachet! betet! betet! wachet! Sacred Cantata Volume 11, page 131 Twenty-sixth Sunday after Trinity (Late November) 2 Peter 3, v.3-13 (Christ's second coming) Matthew 25, v.31-46 (The Last Judgement) BWV 0070
0071 Gott ist mein König Civic Cantata Volume 13, page 23 February 4th, 1708 N/A N/A BWV 0071
0072 Alles nur nach Gottes Willen Sacred Cantata Volume 3, page 81 Third Sunday after Epiphany (late-January) Romans 12, v.17-21 (Overcome evil with good) Matthew 8, v.1-13 (The cleansing of the leper) BWV 0072
0073 Herr, wie du willt, so schick's mit mir Sacred Cantata Volume 3, page 25 Third Sunday after Epiphany (late-January) Romans 12, v.17-21 (Overcome evil with good) Matthew 8, v.1-13 (The cleansing of the leper) BWV 0073
0074 Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort halten Sacred Cantata Volume 5, page 321 Whit Sunday (Mid-May/Mid-June) Acts 2, v.1-13 (The descent of the holy spirit) John 14, v.23-31 (If a man loves me, he will keep my word) BWV 0074
0075 Die Elenden sollen essen, daß sie satt werden Sacred Cantata Volume 6, page 111 First Sunday after Trinity (late May) 1 John 4, v. 16-21 (The love of God) Luke 16, v. 19-31 (Parable of the rich man and Lazarus) BWV 0075
0076 Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes Sacred Cantata Volume 6, page 267 Second Sunday after Trinity (May/June-ish) 1 John 3, v. 13-18 (on the need for Christian brotherly love) Luke 14, v. 16-24 (Parable of the great supper) BWV 0076
0077 Du sollt Gott, deinen Herren, Lieben Sacred Cantata Volume 8, page 313 Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity (late August/Mid-September) Galatians 3, v.15-22 (The promises made to Abraham) Luke 10, v.23-37 (The parable of the Good Samaritan) BWV 0077
0078 Jesu, der du meine Seele Sacred Cantata Volume 8, page 427 Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity (late August/early September) Galatians 5, v. 16-24 (The fruits of the spirit) Luke 17, v. 11-19 (The healing of the lepers) BWV 0078
0079 Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild Sacred Cantata Volume 12, page 329 Feast of the Reformation (October 31st) 2 Thessalonians 2, v.3-8 (The wicked shall be revealed) Revelation 14, v.6-8 (The everlasting gospel) BWV 0079
0080 Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott Sacred Cantata Volume 12, page 399 Feast of the Reformation (October 31st) 2 Thessalonians 2, v.3-8 (The wicked shall be revealed) Revelation 14, v.6-8 (The everlasting gospel) BWV 0080
0081 Jesus schläft, was soll ich hoffen? Sacred Cantata Volume 3, page 133 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany (late January) Romans 13, v. 8-10 (Love is the fulfilling of the law) Matthew 8, v. 23-27 (Jesus calms the storm) BWV 0081
0082 Ich habe genung Sacred Cantata Volume 11, page 303 Feast of the Purification of Mary (2nd February) Malachi 3, v.1-4 (The Lord shall suddenly c ome to his temple) Luke 2, v.22-32 (Simeon prophesies of Christ) BWV 0082
0083 Erfreute Zeit im neuen Bunde Sacred Cantata Volume 11, page 229 Feast of the Purification of Mary (2nd February) Malachi 3, v.1-4 (The Lord shall suddenly c ome to his temple) Luke 2, v.22-32 (Simeon prophesies of Christ) BWV 0083
0084 Ich bin vergnügt mit meinem Glücke Sacred Cantata Volume 3, page 223 Septuagesima Sunday (Late January/mid-February) 1 Corinthians 9, v.24-27; 10, v.1-5 (Our life is like a race, but only one receives the prize) Matthew 20, v.1-16 (The labourers in the vineyard) BWV 0084
0085 Ich bin ein guter Hirt Sacred Cantata Volume 4, page 455 Misericordias Domini, 2nd Sunday after Easter (April/May) 1 Peter 2, v.21-25 ( You were as sheep gone astray) John 10, v.11-16 (I am the good Shepherd) BWV 0085
0086 Wahrlich, wahrlich, ich sage euch Sacred Cantata Volume 5, page 69 Fifth Sunday after Easter (Rogation Sunday - May) James 1, v.12-27 (Be doers of the word, not hearers only) John 16, v.23-30 (What you ask in my name, the Father will give you) BWV 0086
0087 Bisher habt ihr nichts gebeten in meinem Namen Sacred Cantata Volume 5, page 85 Fifth Sunday after Easter (Rogation Sunday - May) James 1, v.12-27 (Be doers of the word, not hearers only) John 16, v.23-30 (What you ask in my name, the Father will give you) BWV 0087
0088 Siehe, ich will viel Fischer aussenden Sacred Cantata Volume 7, page 55 Fifth Sunday after Trinity 1 Peter 3, v.8-15 (Be patient in affliction) Luke 5, v.1-11 (The miraculous draught of fishes) BWV 0088
0089 Was soll ich aus dir machen, Ephraim? Sacred Cantata Volume 10, page 331 Twenty-second Sunday after Trinity (late October/November) Philippians 1, v.3-11 (Paul's love for the Philippians) Matthew 18, v.23-35 (Parable of the unmerciful servant) BWV 0089
0090 Es reißet euch ein schrecklich Ende Sacred Cantata Volume 11, page 83 Twenty-fifth Sunday after Trinity (Late November) 1 Thessalonians 4, v.13-18 (Christ’s second coming) Matthew 24, v.15-28 (Christ’s prediction) BWV 0090
0091 Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ Sacred Cantata Volume 1, page 281 Christmas Day (December 25th) Isaiah 9, v.2-7 (The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light) Luke 2, v.1-14 (The Nativity of Christ) BWV 0091
0092 Ich habe in Gottes Herz und Sinn Sacred Cantata Volume 3, page 243 Septuagesima Sunday (Late January/mid-February) 1 Corinthians 9, v.24-27; 10, v.1-5 (Our life is like a race, but only one receives the prize) Matthew 20, v.1-16 (The labourers in the vineyard) BWV 0092
0093 Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten Sacred Cantata Volume 7, page 25 Fifth Sunday after Trinity (Late June/July) 1 Peter 3, v.8-15 (Be patient in affliction) Luke 5, v.1-11 (The miraculous draught of fishes) BWV 0093
0094 Was frag ich nach der Welt Sacred Cantata Volume 7, page 453 Ninth Sunday after Trinity (late July/August) 1 Corinthians 10, v.6-13 (Take heed lest ye fall) Luke 16, v.1-9 (The parable of the unjust steward) BWV 0094
0095 Christus, der ist mein Leben Sacred Cantata Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity (mid-September/early October) Ephesians 3, v.13-21 (Paul prays that the Ephesians may perceive the love of God) Luke 7, v.11-17 (The raising of the son of the widow of Nain) BWV 0095
0096 Herr Christ, der einge Gottessohn Sacred Cantata Volume 9, page 405 Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity (Late September/October) 1 Corinthians 1, v.4-8 (Thanks for God’s grace) Matthew 22, v.34-46 (The great commandment) BWV 0096
0097 In allen meinen Taten Wedding Cantata Volume 14, page 473 November 1734 (and subsequent occasions) N/A N/A BWV 0097
0098 Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan Sacred Cantata Volume 10, page 267 Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity (Late October/mid November) Ephesians 6, v.10-17 (Put on the whole armour of God) John 4, v.46-54 (The healing of the nobleman's son) BWV 0098
0099 Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan Sacred Cantata Volume 8, page 543 Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity (September) Galatians 5, v.25 - 6, v.10 (The fruits of the spirit) Matthew 6, v.23-34 (The birds of the air, the flowers of the field) BWV 099
0100 Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan Sacred Cantata Volume 14, page 515 Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity (September) Galatians 5, v.25 - 6, v.10 (The fruits of the spirit) Matthew 6, v.23-34 (The birds of the air, the flowers of the field) BWV 0100
0101 Nimm von uns Herr, du treuer Gott Sacred Cantata Volume 7, page 583 Tenth Sunday after Trinity (early-mid August) 1 Corinthians 12, v.1-11 (Spiritual gifts are diverse) Luke 19, v.41-48 (Jesus weeps over Jerusalem) BWV 0101
0102 Herr, deine Augen sehen nach dem Glauben! Sacred Cantata Volume 7, page 639 Tenth Sunday after Trinity (early-mid August) 1 Corinthians 12, v.1-11 (Spiritual gifts are diverse) Luke 19, v.41-48 (Jesus weeps over Jerusalem) BWV 0102
0103 Ihr werdet weinen und heulen Sacred Cantata Volume 4, page 555 Third Sunday after Easter (mid-April/early May) 1 Peter 2, v.11-20 (Suffer patiently) John 16, v.16-23 (You shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy) BWV 0103
0104 Du Hirte Israel, höre Sacred Cantata Volume 4, page 411 Misericordias Domini, 2nd Sunday after Easter (April/May) 1 Peter 2, v.21-25 ( You were as sheep gone astray) John 10, v.11-16 (I am the good Shepherd) BWV 0104
0105 Herr, gehe nicht ins Gericht mit deinem Knecht Sacred Cantata Volume 7, page 411 Ninth Sunday after Trinity (late July/August) 1 Corinthians 10, v.6-13 (Take heed lest ye fall) Luke 16, v.1-9 (The parable of the unjust steward) BWV 0105
0106 Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit Funeral Cantata Volume 14, page 277 August 10th, 1707 (in Mühlhausen) [?] N/A N/A BWV 0106
0107 Was willst du dich betrüben Sacred Cantata Volume 2, page 215 Seventh Sunday after Trinity (Mid-July / August) Romans 6, v.19-23 (The wages of sin is death) Mark 8, v.1-9 (Christ feeds the four thousand) BWV 0107
0108 Es ist euch gut, daß ich hingehe Sacred Cantata Volume 5, page 41 Fourth Sunday after Easter (April/May) James 1, v.17-21 (Every good gift is from above) John 16, v.5-15 (It is expedient that I go away) BWV 0108
0109 Ich glaube, lieber Herr, hilf meinem Unglauben Sacred Cantata Volume 10, page 183 Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity (Late October/mid November) Ephesians 6, v.10-17 (Put on the whole armour of God) John 4, v.46-54 (The healing of the nobleman's son) BWV 0109
0110 Unser Mund sei voll Lachens Sacred Cantata Volume 1, page 221 Christmas Day (December 25th) Titus 2, v.11-14 (The grace of God appeared to men) Luke 2, v.1-14 (The Nativity of Christ) BWV 0110
0111 Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh allzeit Sacred Cantata Volume 3, page 49 Third Sunday after Epiphany (late-January) Romans 12, v.17-21 (Overcome evil with good) Matthew 8, v.1-13 (The cleansing of the leper) BWV 0111
0112 Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt Sacred Cantata Volume 4, page 477 Misericordias Domini, 2nd Sunday after Easter (April/May) 1 Peter 2, v.21-25 (You were as sheep gone astray) John 10, v.11-16 (I am the good Shepherd) BWV 0112
0113 Herr Jesu Christ, du höchstes Gut Sacred Cantata Volume 8, page 105 Eleventh Sunday after Trinity (August/Early September) 1 Corinthians 15, v.1-10 (Of Christ’s resurrection) Luke 18, v.9-14 (Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican) BWV 0113
0114 Ach, lieben Christen, seid getrost Sacred Cantata Volume 9, page 313 Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity (late-September/mid-October) Ephesians 4, v.1-6 (Exhortation to unity) Luke 14, v.1-11 (Christ heals the man with dropsy) BWV 0114
0115 Mache dich, mein Geist, bereit Sacred Cantata Volume 10, page 351 Twenty-second Sunday after Trinity (late October/November) Philippians 1, v.3-11 (Paul's love for the Philippians) Matthew 18, v.23-35 (Parable of the unmerciful servant) BWV 0115
0116 Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ Sacred Cantata Volume 11, page 103 Twenty-fifth Sunday after Trinity (Late November) 1 Thessalonians 4, v.13-18 (Christ’s second coming) Matthew 24, v.15-28 (Christ’s prediction) BWV 0116
0117 Sei Lob und Ehr dem höchsten Gut Sacred Cantata Volume 14, page 427 Probably for the Birthday of Christian von Weißenfels, 1728-1732 N/A N/A BWV 0117
0118 O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht Motet Volume 17, page 699 An unknown funeral 1737. First known performance: Oct 11th 1740. {“label”:“”,“url”:“”,“target”:“”} {“label”:“”,“url”:“”,“target”:“”} BWV 0118
0119 Preise, Jerusalem, den Herrn Civic Cantata Volume 13, page 151 August 30th, 1723 (Inauguration of new town council) N/A N/A BWV 0119
0120 Gott, man lobet dich in der Stille Civic Cantata Volume 13, page 319 Unknown date; possibly 1740s N/A N/A BWV 0120
0120a Herr Gott, Beherrscher aller Dinge Wedding Cantata Volume 14, page 97 Unknown, but probably 1729 N/A N/A BWV 0120a
0121 Christum wir sollen loben schon Sacred Cantata Volume 1, page 453 Christmas Monday (Late December) Titus 3, v.4-7 (God’s mercy has appeared in Christ) Luke 2, v.15-20 (The shepherds at the manger) BWV 0121
0122 Das neugeborene Kindelein Sacred Cantata Volume 2, page 75 First Sunday after Christmas Day (end of December) Galatians 4,v.1-7 (Christ is sent to redeem those under the law) Luke 2, v.33-40 (Christ is born for the redemption of Israel) BWV 0122
0123 Liebster Immanuel, Herzog der Frommen Sacred Cantata Volume 2, page 437 Feast of Epiphany (first week of January) Isaiah 60, v.1-6 (The Gentiles shall come to thy light) Matthew 2, v.1-12 (The wise men seek Christ) BWV 0123
0124 Meinen Jesum laß ich nicht Sacred Cantata Volume 2, page 505 First Sunday after Epiphany (early January) Romans 12, v.1-6 (We are at one in Christ) Luke 2, v.41-52 (Jesus in the temple) BWV 0124
0125 Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin Sacred Cantata Volume 11, page 259 Feast of the Purification of Mary (2nd February) Malachi 3, v.1-4 (The Lord shall suddenly come to his temple) Luke 2, v.22-32 (Simeon prophesies of Christ) BWV 0125
0126 Erhalt uns Herr, bei deinem Wort Sacred Cantata Volume 3, page 357 Sexagesima Sunday (late January – late-February) 2 Corinthians 11, v19 - 12, v. 9 (Paul justifies himself) Luke 8, v.4-15 (The parable of the sower) BWV 0126
0127 Herr Jesu Christ, wahr' Mensch und Gott Sacred Cantata Volume 3, page 497 Quinquagesima Sunday (February/early March) 1 Corinthians 13, v. 1-13 (Faith, hope, charity) Luke 18, v. 31-43 (Jesus and the Disciples set out for Jerusalem) BWV 0127
0128 Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein Sacred Cantata Volume 5, page 125 Ascension Day (May to early June) Acts 1, v.1-11 (Christ prepares His disciples for the Ascension) Mark 16:14-20 (The Great Commission and Ascension) BWV 128
0129 Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott Sacred Cantata Volume 6, page 63 Trinity Sunday (Late May - June) Romans 11, v.33-36 (The depth of the riches of God) John 3, v.1-15 (Nicodemus comes to Christ in the night) BWV 0129
0130 Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir Sacred Cantata Volume 12, page 147 Feast of St. Michael and all angels (29th September) Revelation 12, v. 7-12 (And there was war in Heaven) Matthew 18, v. 1-11 (Whoever humbles himself is greatest in heaven) BWV 0130
0131 Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir Sacred Cantata Volume 14, page 343 Various Occasions N/A N/A BWV 0131
0132 Bereitet die Wege, bereitet die Bahn! Sacred Cantata Volume 1, page 121 Fourth Sunday in Advent (mid-December) Philippians 4, v.4-7 (Rejoice in the Lord always) John 1, v.19-28 (The witness of John the Baptist) BWV 0132
0133 Ich freue mich in dir Sacred Cantata Volume 1, page 531 Third day of Christmas (27th December) Hebrews 1, v.1-14 (Christ is higher than the angels) John 1, v.1-14 (In the Beginning was the Word) BWV 0133
0134 Ein Herz, das seinen Jesum lebend weiß Sacred Cantata Volume 4, page 207 Easter Tuesday (mid-April/early May) Acts 13, v.26-33 (Paul preaches Christ is risen) Luke 24, v.36-47 (Jesus appears to the Twelve) BWV 0134
0135 Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder Sacred Cantata Volume 6, page 463 Third Sunday after Trinity (mid-June/early-July) 1 Peter 5, v.6-11 (Cast your cares upon God) Luke 15, v. 1-10 (The parable of the Lost Sheep) BWV 0135
0136 Erforsche mich, Gott, und erfahre mein Herz Sacred Cantata Volume 7, page 289 Eighth Sunday after Trinity (mid-July/early August) Romans 8, v.12-17 (We are joint heirs with Christ) Matthew 7, v.15-23 (Beware of false prophets) BWV 0136
0137 Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren Sacred Cantata Volume 8, page 197 Twelfth Sunday after Trinity (Late August/early September) 2 Corinthians 3, v.4-11 (Ministers of a new Covenant) Mark 7, v.31-37 (The deaf man cured) BWV 0137
0138 Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz? Sacred Cantata Volume 8, page 503 Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity (September) Galatians 5, v.25 - 6, v.10 (The fruits of the spirit) Matthew 6, v.23-34 (The birds of the air, the flowers of the field) BWV 0138
0139 Wohl dem, der sich auf seinen Gott Sacred Cantata Volume 10, page 427 Twenty-third Sunday after Trinity (November) Philippians 3, v.17-21 (Our conversation is in heaven) Matthew 22, v.15-22 The Pharisees and the tribute to Caesar BWV 0139
0140 Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme Sacred Cantata Twenty-seventh Sunday after Trinity (end November) 1 Thessalonians 5, v.1-11 (Watch and be sober) Matthew 25, v.1-13 (The wise and foolish virgins) BWV 0140
0141 Apocryphal - Not by Bach
0142 Apocryphal - Not by Bach
0143 Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele Sacred Cantata Volume 2, page 301 Feast of the Circumcision (New Year's Day) Galatians 3, v.23-29 (We are all one in Christ) Luke 2, v.21 (His name shall be called Jesus) BWV 0143
0144 Nimm, was dein ist, und gehe hin Sacred Cantata Volume 3, page 203 Septuagesima Sunday (Late January/mid-February) 1 Corinthians 9, v.24-27; 10, v.1-5 (Our life is like a race, but only one receives the prize) Matthew 20, v.1-16 (The labourers in the vineyard) BWV 0144
0145 Ich lebe, mein Herze, zu deinem Ergötzen Sacred Cantata Volume 4, page 249 Easter Tuesday (mid-April/early May) Acts 13, v.26-33 (Paul preaches Christ is risen) Luke 24, v.36-47 (Jesus appears to the Twelve) BWV 0145
0146 Wir müssen durch viel Trübsal in das Reich Gottes eingehen Sacred Cantata Volume 4, page 595 Third Sunday after Easter (mid-April/early May) 1 Peter 2, v. 11-20 (Suffer patiently) John 16, v.16-23 (You shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy) BWV 0146
0147 Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben Sacred Cantata Volume 11, page 497 Feast of the Visitation of Mary (2nd July) Isaiah 11, v.1-5 (A rod shall come out of Jesse) Luke 1, v.39-56 (Elizabeth visits Mary) BWV 0147
0148 Bringet dem Herrn Ehre seines Namens Sacred Cantata Volume 9, page 279 Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity (mid-September/October) Ephesians 4, v.1-6 (Exhortation to unity) Luke 14, v.1-11 (Christ heals the man with dropsy) BWV 0148
0149 Man singet mit Freuden vom Sieg Sacred Cantata Volume 12, page 243 Feast of St. Michael and all angels (29th September) Revelation 12, v. 7-12 (And there was war in Heaven) Matthew 18, v.1-11 (Whoso humbles himself is greatest in Heaven) BWV 0149
0150 Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich Sacred Cantata Volume 17, page 275 Various Occasions N/A N/A BWV 0150
0151 Süßer Trost, mein Jesus kömmt Sacred Cantata Volume 1, page 565 Third day of Christmas (27th December) Hebrews 1, v.1-14 (Christ is higher than the angels) John 1, v.1-14 (In the beginning was the Word) BWV 0151
0160 Apocryphal - Not by Bach
0189 Apocryphal - Not by Bach
  • articles/bachcat.txt
  • Last modified: 2026/01/22 21:26
  • by hjr