J. S. BACHJ. S. BACHA SPIRITUAL MUSICIANA SPIRITUAL MUSICIAN

Mass in B MinorBWV 232: Gloria in excelsis DeoEnglish Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner & Monteverdi Choir

•Johann Sebastian Bach born March 21, 1685 in the Johann Sebastian Bach born March 21, 1685 in the region of Thuringia which is now referred today as region of Thuringia which is now referred today as BavariaBavaria

•Son of Johann Ambrosius Bach and Maria ElisabethaSon of Johann Ambrosius Bach and Maria Elisabetha

•Bach was the youngest of eight childrenBach was the youngest of eight children

•His mother and his father died within a year of each His mother and his father died within a year of each other (in 1694 and 1695), respectivelyother (in 1694 and 1695), respectively

When in the hour of utmost needWhen in the hour of utmost needWe know not where to look for aid,We know not where to look for aid,When days and nights of anxious thoughtWhen days and nights of anxious thoughtNor help nor counsel yet have brought.Nor help nor counsel yet have brought.

Before Thy Throne I now appear,Before Thy Throne I now appear,O Lord! bow down Thy gracious Ear,O Lord! bow down Thy gracious Ear,Reject not from Thy loving FaceReject not from Thy loving FaceA [poor sinner], who sues for Grace.A [poor sinner], who sues for Grace.

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•Bach had a calling from God to create forms of music Bach had a calling from God to create forms of music appropriate for God’s praiseappropriate for God’s praise

•Bach loved the BibleBach loved the Bible

•His calling as a musician in the church fused faith with His calling as a musician in the church fused faith with music and even theology with liturgymusic and even theology with liturgy

•Bach set to music the biblical stories revealing to the Bach set to music the biblical stories revealing to the congregation God’s presence and assisting them in congregation God’s presence and assisting them in intimate conversations with Godintimate conversations with God

•Bach used his music as powerful rhetorical art for Bach used his music as powerful rhetorical art for conveying the truth of the gospel…an art that brought conveying the truth of the gospel…an art that brought glory to Godglory to God

Death and SymbolismDeath and Symbolism

And when from death I wil l ariseAnd when from death I wil l ariseYour face to see with my own eyesYour face to see with my own eyes

How great the joy in God’s own SonHow great the joy in God’s own SonMy Savior King, Most Gracious One!My Savior King, Most Gracious One!

To hear my praise eternally!To hear my praise eternally!

“Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the permissible delights of the soul.”

“Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the permissible delight of the soul.”“Where there is devotional music God is always at hand with His gracious presence.”“I have always kept one end in view, namely,…to conduct a well-regulated church music to the honor of God.”“The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.”

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