Martin Luther: Hymns, Ballads, Chants, Truth (CD)

Martin Luther: Hymns, Ballads, Chants, Truth

This monumental recording project presents, for the first time, a complete recording of all the hymns, ballads, and chants composed or authored by Martin Luther. This four-CD set provides numerous vocal and instrumental settings combining Renaissance, Baroque, and modern instruments.

Many hymns are preceded by preludes composed by significant historic and contemporary composers. All texts are sung in English by a choral ensemble noted for vocal clarity. Historic narrative is provided, quoting Martin Luther concerning music, worship, and liturgy.

A 64-page booklet presents each hymn text and brief comments concerning the history of the music and text. Durable packaging keeps CDs safe in shipment, so you can send a set to each of your friends. The set contains 39 tracks.

Download the 64-page booklet to view lyrics and more.

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Music Samples

CD1

1.   Ein Feste Burg

2.   God the Father, Be Our Stay

3.   Come, God Creator, Holy Ghost

4.   A New Song Now Shall Be Begun

5.   Our Father, Who from Heaven Above

6.   Come Holy Ghost

7.   Happy Who in God's Fear Doth Stay

8.   If God Were Not Beside Us Now

9.   In the Very Midst of Life

10.   We Praise, O Christ, Your Holy Name

CD2

1.   All Glory Be to God Alone

2.   These Are the Holy Ten Commands

3.   O Lord, Look Down from Heaven, Behold

4.   To You We Pray, God the Holy Ghost

5.   From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee

6.   My Bride, the Church, Is Dear to Me

7.   Jesus Christ, Our Mighty King

8.   Lord God, We Sing Your Praise

9.   You Want to Live Your Life Aright

10.   Savior of the Nations, Come

CD3

1.   Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice

2.   Grant Peace, We Pray in Mercy, Lord

3.   We All Believe in One True God

4.   Isaiah, Mighty Seer, in Days of Old

5.   The Unwise Tongue of Man May Say

6.   Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word

7.   May God Bestow on Us His Grace

8.   To Jordan Came the Christ Our Lord

9.   In Peace and Joy I Now Depart

10.   O Lord, We Praise Thee

CD4

1.   Now Praise We Christ the Holy One

2.   From Heaven Came the Angels Bright

3.   This Body in the Grave We Lay

4.   Why Would Foe Herod and His Horde

5.   Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands

6.   True God from All Eternity

7.   From Heaven Above to Earth I Come

8.   I Shall Not Die

9.   A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Contents

CD1; 1. Ein Feste Burg; 2. God the Father, Be Our Stay; 3. Come, God Creator, Holy Ghost; 4. A New Song Now Shall Be Begun; 5. Our Father, Who from Heaven Above; 6. Come Holy Ghost; 7. Happy Who in God's Fear Doth Stay; 8. If God Were Not Beside Us Now; 9. In the Very Midst of Life; 10. We Praise, O Christ, Your Holy Name; CD2; 1. All Glory Be to God Alone; 2. These Are the Holy Ten Commands; 3. O Lord, Look Down from Heaven, Behold; 4. To You We Pray, God the Holy Ghost; 5. From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee; 6. My Bride, the Church, Is Dear to Me; 7. Jesus Christ, Our Mighty King; 8. Lord God, We Sing Your Praise; 9. You Want to Live Your Life Aright; 10. Savior of the Nations, Come; CD3; 1. Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice; 2. Grant Peace, We Pray in Mercy, Lord; 3. We All Believe in One True God; 4. Isaiah, Mighty Seer, in Days of Old; 5. The Unwise Tongue of Man May Say; 6. Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word; 7. May God Bestow on Us His Grace; 8. To Jordan Came the Christ Our Lord; 9. In Peace and Joy I Now Depart; 10. O Lord, We Praise Thee; CD4; 1. Now Praise We Christ the Holy One; 2. From Heaven Came the Angels Bright; 3. This Body in the Grave We Lay; 4. Why Would Foe Herod and His Horde; 5. Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands; 6. True God from All Eternity; 7. From Heaven Above to Earth I Come; 8. I Shall Not Die; 9. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

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991726

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