Johann Sebastian Bach (aged 61) in a portrait ...
Johann Sebastian Bach (age 61) in a portrait by Elias Gottlob Haussmann (Image via Wikipedia)

Romans 8:26-27 [German] – Movement 1 of 3 is this scripture text

26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

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Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf, BWV 226 (1729), a motet by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), composed for the funeral of Johann Heinrich Ernesti

J.S. Bach: Motette BWV 226 «Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf»

Performed by Bach-Kantorei Appenzeller Mittelland, Ensemble la fontaine

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Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf BWV 226 (Motet for two four-part mixed choirs). By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Konrad Ameln. For double SATB choir. This edition: Stapled, Urtext edition. Chor-Archiv. Auch Chorpartitur zur Ausgabe mit Instrumenten (BA 5130). Language: German, Text Language: German/English. BWV 226. 16 pages. Duration 9’30”. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA5131).

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Deutsch: “Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf” komponiert von Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) zur Beerdigung des Rektors der Thomasschule, Johann Heinrich Ernesti, am 20. Oktober 1729 Lizenz: (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
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Thomas Tallis, c. 1505–1585
Thomas Tallis, c. 1505–1585 (Image via Wikipedia)

Psalm 2:1-2

1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?

2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed,

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[Psalter text by Archbishop of Canterbury Matthew Parker:]

Why fum’th in fight the Gentiles spite, in fury raging stout?
Why tak’th in hand the people fond, vain things to bring about?
The Kings arise, the Lords devise, in counsels met thereto,
against the Lord with false accord, against His Christ they go.

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Why fumeth in fight (published in 1567), the third of nine tunes contributed by Thomas Tallis (1505-1585) for Archbishop Parker’s Psalter. As Parker described it, “The third doth rage: and roughly bray’th.” Nearly 350 years later, it was the inspiration for Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis.

Thomas Tallis: Tunes for Archbishop Parker's Psalter

Performed by Alamire, directed by David Skinner

Vaughan Williams - Fantasia sobre un tema de Thomas Tallis HQ

Performed by BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Andrew Davis
“At the Gloucester Cathedral (where it in 1910 was played for the first time and conducted by Vaughan Williams himself)”

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Portrait of Josquin des Prés. (Image via Wikipedia)

Psalm 130:1-8 [Latin]

1 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord.

2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.

3 If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?

4 But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.

5 I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.

6 My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.

7 Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.

8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

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De profundis (1515) by Josquin des Prez (c. 1440-1521)


Performed by the Hilliard Ensemble

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Three Psalms — Dominus Regnavit; De Profundis; Domine, Ne in Furore. (SATB, a cappella (German, Latin Language Edition)). Kalmus Edition. Masterwork; Renaissance; Sacred. Book. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

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Sir John Goss from National Portrait Gallery, London (Image via Wikipedia)

Revelation 14:4-5

4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.

5 And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.

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These are they which follow the Lamb (1859) by John Goss (1800-1880)

Deseret Chamber Singers - These Are They Which Follow the L

Performed by the Deseret Chamber Singers

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English: Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Luke 1:46-55 [Latin]

46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.

50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.

54 He hath helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;

55 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.

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From Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in G, Op. 81 (1904), by Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)

Stanford Magnificat in G : Becky Hay, Soprano

Performed by Chester Cathedral Nave Choir at evensong in Chester Cathedral on 13th March, 2010. Soprano Solo by Becky Hay

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English: Fragment of a print, representing Peter Philips, English composer in the Netherlands. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Psalms 47:5; 103:19 [Latin]

5 God ascended in hearty song; and the Lord in the voice of a trump. (God ascended with a hearty song; the Lord went up with the sound of trumpets.)

19 The Lord hath made ready his seat in heaven; and his realm shall be lord of all. (The Lord hath prepared his throne in heaven; and he shall rule over all as their King.)

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Ascendit Deus (1607) by Peter Philips (c. 1560-1628)

Ascendit Deus - Ely 2007

Performed by University of Maryland Chamber Singers in Ely Cathedral

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Philippians 4:4-7

4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.

5 Let your moderation [“softness” in music text] be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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Rejoice in the Lord alway (mid-16th century), “Attributed (probably incorrectly) to John Redford” (CPDL)

Rejoice in the Lord alway

Performed by the Greenwich Village Chamber Singers

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English: English composer 1583 - 1625
English composer Orlando Gibbons, 1583 – 1625 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Psalm 6:1-4

1 O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.

2 Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed.

3 My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long?

4 Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies’ sake.

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O Lord, in thy wrath rebuke me not (year unknown), by Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)

O Lord,In Thy Wrath

Performed by Schola Cantorum Sopianensis, Pécs, Hungary, Conductor: Liu Wei, China, in the Teréz Church, Budapest, 2011

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English: Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Luke 2:29-32

29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

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From Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in G, Op. 81 (1904), by Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)

Charles Villiers Stanford: Nunc Dimittis in G | The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford

Performed by The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford; David Crown (conductor), Robert Smith (organ), Stephen O’Driscoll (baritone); Evensong at St. Paul’s Cathedral (London), 6 February 2012

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Photoportrait of Igor Stravinsky, Russian composer. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Psalm 150:1-6 [Latin]

1 Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.

2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.

3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.

4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.

5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.

6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.

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Alleluia, Laudate Dominum in sanctis Ejus, from Symphony of Psalms (1930) by Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)

Stravinsky - Symphony of Psalms (3/3): III. Alleluia, laudate Dominum

Performed by Yale Symphony Orchestra and Yale Glee Club conducted by Toshiyuki Shimada at Yale University, Woolsey Hall in New Haven CT

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Edited by Soulima Stravinsky. Vocal Score. BH Large Choral. 40 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes

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