we recognize our guilt)", they illustrate the "" (we), confessing and asking forgiveness together. The voices are accompanied only by the continuo. 5 The recitative for alto, "" (Ah, then through the harsh rod), is a prayer for lasting peace, accompanied by the strings and ending as an arioso. 6 The closing chorale, "" (Illumine our minds and hearts as well), is a four-part setting for the choir, horn, oboes and strings. Recordings The listing is taken from the selection on the Bach-Cantatas website. Ensembles playing period instruments in historically informed performances are marked by green background. References Sources Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ BWV 116; BC A 164 / Chorale cantata (25th Sunday after Trinity) Leipzig University Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 116 English translation, University of Vermont Luke Dahn: BWV 116.6 bach-chorales.com Church cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach 1724 compositions Chorale cantatas