Now Thank We All Our God (from "Seventy-Nine Chorales", Op. 28, No. 57): Organ Digital Sheet Music
Now Thank We All Our God (from "Seventy-Nine Chorales", Op. 28, No. 57): Organ Digital Sheet Music

Now Thank We All Our God (from "Seventy-Nine Chorales", Op. 28, No. 57): Organ Digital Sheet Music

Marcel Dupré

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About the Composer: Johann Cruger

Johann Cruger (1598-1662) was a German theologian and composer whose influence on Lutheran church music shaped the repertoire for generations. Working in Berlin as a cantor and music director, he cultivated both the spiritual and musical life of his congregation, publishing several collections of chorales that became foundational to Protestant worship.

Cruger's "Seventy-Nine Chorales" represents the depth of his contribution to hymnody. These settings balance accessibility with compositional craft, making them equally valuable for Sunday service and concert performance. His approach to chorale harmonization remains a study in clarity and voice leading.

Why we love this

This chorale setting transforms a beloved hymn tune into an elegant keyboard work that demands real musicianship from organists. The harmonic language is direct and clear, allowing players to focus on voice leading and registration without fighting complex counterpoint, making it rewarding at intermediate levels and beyond.

What to expect

Stately and reverent, this setting honors the hymn's text of gratitude with clarity and warmth. The harmonies unfold with gentle inevitability, creating a sense of devotion without heaviness.

Who it's for

Organists preparing for church services, recitals, or teaching repertoire who want a substantial chorale setting that sits comfortably in the intermediate to advanced range. This work rewards players who understand hymn tune arranging and appreciate the blend of accessibility with musical depth.

How to get the most out of it

  • Choose registration that allows each voice to speak clearly; a warm foundation stop paired with a gentle reed for the melody ensures the hymn tune remains audible throughout.
  • Shape phrases with subtle dynamic contour using the swell pedal or expression capabilities of your instrument; resist over-pedaling, which can blur the voices.
  • Practice hands alone to solidify the harmonic progression before adding foot work, since the independence required between all three parts demands careful attention.

How to use it

A natural choice for Thanksgiving services, gratitude-themed concerts, or as a centerpiece in a recital devoted to hymn arrangements and Lutheran chorale settings. Its moderate length and familiar tune make it ideal for programming alongside other keyboard works or as a standalone devotional offering.

Skills your students will build

  • Voice leading across manual divisions and pedal
  • Registration choices that support melodic clarity
  • Pedal independence while maintaining harmonic integrity
  • Shaping long harmonic progressions with phrase awareness
  • Balance between hands in a four-part chorale texture

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