With historical insights given on each prelude, this edition provides chorale preludes usable for worship services or concerts. The introductory material that provides the stop lists of the organs Buxtehude played in Lubeck, Germany, informs the registration used for each prelude.
Contents: My Soul Proclaims the Greatness of the Lord; Savior of the Nations, Come; Now Sing We, Now Rejoice; Let All Together Praise Our God; O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright; To Jordan Came the Christ, Our Lord; God the Father, Be Our Stay; O Sacred Head, Now Wounded; Jesus Christ, Our Savior True; That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright; To God the Holy Spirit Let Us Pray; Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord; Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word; A Mighty Fortress