Fürchte dich nicht

This imposing motet by Johann Christoph Bach sets biblical verses from Isaiah, promising comfort and redemption: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you... you are mine." It further includes a heartfelt plea for devotion until death, praying to Jesus as a source of help and rest. The text expresses profound spiritual assurance and longing for divine closeness. Composed for SATTB choir, this sacred work offers a powerful setting of German devotional text, showcasing the composer's mastery of choral writing within the motet tradition.