In the gospel reading of the day, John the Baptist welcomes Jesus as the ‘Lamb of God’ and the term is echoed in this cantata, especially in the conclusion, which is a direct appeal for mercy to the Lamb of God.
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Scored for an instrumental ensemble of oboes, bassoon, strings and organ, the music includes a vocal duet and two fine choruses.