These easy-to-moderate settings use the tunes JESU, MEINES LEBENS LEBEN, ST. CRISPIN, MORNING STAR, KUORTANE, FREU DICH SEHR, and LIEBSTER JESU, WIR SIND HIER. The melodies are set in attractive and recognizable ways, allowing the pieces to serve as hymn preludes or independent pieces of service music. From peaceful, baroque treatments to more harmonically lush compositions, these works are simple in form and pleasing to both organists and listeners.
Blessed Jesus, at Your Word Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning Christ, the Life of All the Living Comfort, Comfort Ye My People Dearest Jesus, We Are Here For All the Faithful Women God Loved the World So That He Gave Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness Praise to You and Adoration Word of God, Come Down to Earth