Works
His most-performed work is the small chorale prelude for organ, In Dulci Jubilo, which for many years was attributed to J. S. Bach. (It was ascribed the catalog number BWV 751.) His other most important works include cantatas Ach, bleib bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ (for choir, strings and continuo), Liebster Jesu, hör mein Flehen (for soprano, alto, two tenors, bass, strings and continuo), and Ach, wie sehnlich wart' ich der Zeit (also for soprano, strings, and continuo).
- Das Blut Christi
- Ach wie sehnlich wart ich der Zeit
- Auf, lasst uns den Herren loben
- Halt was du hast
- Fürchtet euch nicht
- Sei lieber Tag willkommen
- Ich weiss, dass mein Erlöser lebt
- Herr, ich warte auf dein Heil
- Herr, wenn ich dich nur habe
- Unser Leben währet siebenzig Jahre
In addition to composing music, J. M. Bach made musical instruments, including harpsichords.
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