[1] He set the work for five vocal soloists (SSATB), a choir, three trombones, two violins and continuo.
It is one of twelve extant cantatas attributed to Böhm[2] and was published in 1963 as part of his complete works.
[1] The cantata was recorded in 2008, together with four other cantatas by Böhm, by the ensembles Capella Sancti Georgi and Musica Alta Ripa, conducted by Ralf Popken,[4][5] with soloists Irmela Brünger, Inga Schneider, Beat Duddeck, Jörn Lindemann and Markus Flaig.
[6] A reviewer noted the settings as magnificent and original designs ("prächtig und originell gestaltet"), not only in first-class compositional skill, but also in a tireless musical will to preach ("nicht nur erstklassigem kompositorischen Können, sondern auch unermüdlichem musikalischen Verkündigungswillen").
[2] Another reviewer noted that Böhm's cantatas are stylistically between the sacred concerto of the 17th century and the cantatas of the early 18th century, further commenting: "These compositions are also musically captivating, showing a strong connection between text and music and the use of various compositional techniques.