Three of the works require trained singers and orchestra, while a fourth is kept simple to be sung by the congregation as a Deutsche Singmesse (Betsingmesse).

Haydn's masses in German are also known by the incipit of the first of ten songs, "Hier liegt vor deiner Majestät".

[1][2] Haydn's masses are also known by the incipit of the first of ten songs, "Hier liegt vor deiner Majestät" (Here lies before Your Majesty).

[7] Haydn composed a setting of Kohlbrenner's text in B-flat major for two soprano soloists, a two-part women's choir, two horns and an organ in 1795.

[8] Haydn composed a setting of a different text, "Wir werfen uns darnieder", for choir and organ or orchestra, which was published c.