Herr Gott, dich loben wir, BWV 16 (Study score) Frauke Heinze The basis for the present

The basis for the present critical edition of this work is the London autograph

and the "Trinitias" Mass K

Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten BWV 691

While the composer probably expected the entire work to be sung by soloists

Herr Gott, dich loben wir, BWV 16 (Study score) Frauke Heinze The basis for the presentThis cantata was first performed in Leipzig on New Years Day 1726. It belongs to a small group of compositions which were composed between Advent 1725 and mid January 1726 and whose text were written by the same author. There is no reference to the New Year in connection with the circumcision and naming of Jesus in this afternoon worship service. Rather the thoughts in this work are concerned with the praise of God and thanks for his good deeds.