BWV 11.6

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Original source: Cantata, Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen, BWV 11 (bach–digital page)
Chorale Text: Du Lebensfürst, Herr Jesu Christ (verse 4), by Johann Rist (1641)
Tune: Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist, by Johann Schop (1641) (Zahn 5741)
First Performance: 19 May 1735, Ascension
Appearance in Early Collections (Key): Riemenschneider 343; Breitkopf 342; AmB 46II p.65
Other Harmonizations: 43.11, 248.12

Instrumentation: Colla parte — S: violin 1, transverse flute 1 & 2 (8va), oboe 1. A: violin 2, oboe 2. T: viola. B: continuo.

Original manuscripts
Score: D–B Mus. ms. Bach P 44, Faszikel 5
Parts: PL–Kj Mus. ms. Bach St 356
(Provenance details at www.bach–cantatas.com)