Sheep May Safely Graze -
J.S. Bach -
from "The Birthday Cantata" , "The Hunting Cantata"
February 23, 1713
For the 31st birthday of his patron
Duke Christian of Sachsen-Weissenfeis
Originally a soprano aria accompanied by two recorders and continuo
Sheep may safely graze where a caring shepherd guards them. Where a regent reigns well, we may have security and peace and things that let a country prosper.
Organ - Gene Lloyd
Raleigh, North Carolina USA
January 26, 2024
1968 Cassavant Pipe organ
27 ranks of pipes, 21 Walker Digital stops
West Raleigh Presbyterian Church
Arranged by Frank Asper and published in "The Organ in Church"
1956 - Carl Fischer Music