Herr Gott, dich loben wir (German: Lord God, we praise You), BWV 16, is a cantata by Johann Sebastian Bach, first performed in Leipzig on January 1, 1726. The orchestration calls for two oboes, corno da caccia, oboe da caccia, and strings (two violins, viola, violetta, and basso continuo).

The work is in six movements, in C Major except as noted:

1. Chorus: Herr Gott, dich loben wir
2. Recitative (Bass): So stimmen wir
3. Aria (Bass) & Chorus: Laßt uns jauchzen, lasst uns freuen
4. Recitative (Alto): Ach treuer Hort (E Minor)
5. Aria (Tenor): Geliebter Jesu, du allein (F Major)
6. Chorale: All solch dein Güt wir preisen (A minor)

Recordings

• J.S. Bach: Complete Cantatas Vol. 16 - Bogna Bartosz, Paul Agnew, Klaus Mertens, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir, Ton Koopman conductor. Label: Antoine Marchand

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