"Ah, how fleeting, ah, how insubstantial". A chorale cantata based on a hymn by Michael Franck, which laments the brevity of human life – and therefore placing one’s trust in God and His eternal faithfulness.

"A mighty fortress is our God". A triumphant setting and expansion of Luther’s famous battle hymn of the Reformation.

"I believe, dear Lord, help my unbelief". Drawing on the account of Jesus’ healing of the official’s son in John 4, offering comfort to the weak in faith that whoever trusts in Jesus will never be disappointed.

"Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness". A chorale cantata, setting and expanding one of the great Lutheran communion hymns, by Johann Franck.

"I would gladly bear the cross-staff". A work for bass solo, this cantata is a declaration of confidence in God’s love through Jesus Christ. Even suffering and death, when received from God’s hand, can be received with joy.

"God alone shall possess my heart". A work for alto solo, this cantata is a response to the double-commandment of love, to love God above all things and your neighbour as yourself.

"Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled". A call to humility in the face of God’s glory and human sinfulness, with a prayer to Jesus to grant such humility.

"Christ, who is my life". A reflection on Jesus’ raising of the son of the widow of Nain, this cantata is built around four Lutheran funeral hymns. It expresses the Christian hope that death holds no fear for those whose Saviour Jesus is.

"Shout for joy to God in every land". An exuberant solo cantata for soprano, calling God’s people to praise Him for His faithfulness. This cantata closes with an extraordinary ’Alleluia’ for soprano and solo trumpet.

"Jesus, by whom my soul". A chorale cantata based on a hymn by Johann Rist, in which the Christian takes comfort in the sufferings of Jesus for our salvation.