BWV 196 The Lord careth for us

Johann Sebastian Bach

BWV	196
Title	The Lord careth for us
Composed	June 1708, Arnstadt
Scoring	Choir for 4 voices Soprano solo Tenor solo Bass solo Violin I + II Viola Violoncello Violone Basso continuo
Movements	Sinfonia Choir: The Lord careth for us Aria (Soprano): He blesseth those the Lord fearing Duetto (Tenor, Bass): The Lord bless you all now Choir: Ye are the anointed ones of God
Category	Wedding Cantata
Event	Wedding
Author of text	Unknown
Text Sinfonia: Violin I + II Viola Violoncello Organ Basso continuo Choir: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass Violin I + II Viola Violoncello Organ Basso continuo Aria: Soprano solo Violin I + II Orgel Basso continuo Duetto: Tenor solo, Bass solo Violin I + II Viola Organ Basso continuo Choir: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass Violin I + II Viola Violoncello Organ Basso continuo	The Lord careth for us and blesseth us. He blesseth the house Israel, he blesseth the house Aaron. He blesseth those the Lord fearing, both the humble and mighty. The Lord bless you all now more and more, you and all your children. Ye are the anointed ones of God, who heaven and earth hath created. Amen.
Bibletext	Psalms 115:12-15
Manuscript	Universitäty library, Warzawa