O God, We Read the Holy Law

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Author: Michael Schneider

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Translator: Scott R. Troyer

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First Line: O God, we read the holy law
Title: O God, We Read the Holy Law
Author: Michael Schneider
Translator: Scott R. Troyer
Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7
Source: Christliche Gesäng wie dieselbigen zu Passau von den Schweizer Brüdern . . . (precursor to the Ausbund), 1564; vers. Mennonite Worship and Song Committee
Copyright: vers. © 2019 Mennonite Worship and Song Committee (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.)
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EIN FESTE BURG

The original rhythms of EIN FESTE BURG (see 469) had already reached their familiar isorhythmic (all equal rhythms) shape by the time of Johann S. Bach (PHH 7) in the eighteenth century. The harmonization is taken from his Cantata 80. Many organ and choral works are based on this chorale, including…

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