The authorship of the two motets “Ich lasse dich nicht du segnest mich denn” and “Jauchzet dem Herrn alle Welt” has eluded scholars to the present day and their authenticity as genuine works by Bach is at least open to question. Nevertheless both motets enjoy great popularity. This edition offers church choirs a welcome and immanently practical diversion from the standard repertoire. Interesting and effective motets by Bach or a member of his circle Reliable Urtext
