Kevin Sutton <[log in to unmask]> writes:

>The cantata by Buxtehude and the motet by Bach are both based on the
>Lutheran chorale tune which predates both of them.  The originality is in
>what each composer did to enhance the original!  The text also predates
>both composers.

Also nice is the choral prelude from the Orgelbuechlein, Jesu Meine Freude
by Bach.  Heck, one might come to the conclusion it was a popular choral.

-Chris