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B Bach, Johann Sebastian 1685 - 1750 · Baroque

Wohl dem, der sich auf seinen Gott, BWV 139

BWV Happy is the man, who to his God
Baroque E major
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Sheet music · public domain · 10 editions Open on IMSLP →
Composed
1724 in Leipzig
First published
1881 (BGA)
Period
Baroque
Catalogue
BWV
Dedication
Movements
6

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6 movements:; Chorale: Wohl dem, der sich auf seinen Gott; Aria (tenor): Gott ist mein Freund; was hilft das Toben; Recitative (alto): Der Heiland sendet ja die Seinen; Aria (bass): Das Unglück schlägt auf allen Seiten; Recitative (soprano): Ja, trag ich gleich den größten Feind in mir; Chorale: Dahero Trotz der Höllen Heer!

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