
Johann Sebastian Bach
| BWV | 226 |
| Title | The Spirit doth our weakness help |
| Composed | 20th October 1729, Leipzig |
| Scoring | Choir
for eight voices (Two choires) |
| Movements | Choir:
The Spirit doth our weakness help Chorale: O thou holy flame, comfort sweet |
| Category | Motet |
| Event | Funeral of Johann Heinrich Ernesti, Rector of the School of St. Thomas |
| Author of text | Martin Luther 1524 |
| Text Choir: Soprano I + II, Alto I + II, Tenor I + II, Bass I + II Chorale: Soprano I + II, Alto I + II, Tenor I + II, Bass I + II |
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| Manuscript | Estate C. Ph. E. Bach; Hessisch Country and High School library, Darmstadt; University library, Königsberg |