"Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy word". A chorale cantata paraphrasing and elaborating on one of Luther's best-known hymns, calling on God to protect His children by the power of His word from the enemies of the faith.

BWV 22 Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe

Series combining profound Lutheran spirituality with exquisite music. Pastor Tapani Simojoki introduces a cantata written by Bach for each Sunday of the church year. The cantatas of J.S. Bach form one of the most impressive musical achievements in the history of Western music. Over a period of several years, Bach wrote a new cantata every week to adorn the worship of St. Thomas church in Leipzig - a breath-taking task, producing some of the world's greatest church music.