Ertöt uns durch Dein' Güte | BWV 22 | J. S. Bach (1685-1750)

This chorale, traditionally associated with Passiontide, finds unexpected resonance in the Advent season. While its text speaks of death and resurrection, these themes align beautifully with Advent's call to spiritual preparation and renewal.
The chorale's plea—"put us to death through your goodness, raise us through your grace"—captures the essence of Advent waiting: the mortification of our old selves and the anticipation of transformation through Christ's coming. As we prepare for the Incarnation, we are called to let go of what was and make room for what is to come.
"Mortify the Old Adam, that the New may live" takes on particular meaning during Advent. We await not just the Christ child of Christmas, but the New Adam who will make all things new. This season of preparation asks us to turn our "disposition, desires, and thoughts" toward God, creating space in our hearts for the One who is coming.
The somber, reflective character of this chorale suits the penitential purple of early Advent, reminding us that true waiting involves transformation, not merely anticipation.

I recommend listening to this recording with high quality speakers or headphones to pick out subtle details like the response of the (virtual) pipes and micro detunings.

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Performed on my #Gloria Concerto 350 Trend DLX digital organ by ‪@KisselbachKirchenorgeln‬ (‪@ViscountInstruments‬ Sonus 60), with organ socks by #gleamer. Recorded using a #zoomh2n.
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