Cantada No 146 is a church cantata written in Leipzig in 1726 or 1728. Bach composed the work for the third Sunday after Easter known as Jubilate.
The hundreds of sacred works Bach created are usually seen as manifesting not just his craft but also a truly devout relationship with God. Throughout his life as a musician, Bach composed cantatas for both secular and sacred use. He composed for the Lutheran church, writing works intended for the occasions of the liturgical year. My Spirit be Joyful comes from Cantata No 146 written in Leipzig in 1726 or 1728. Bach composed the work for the third Sunday after Easter known as Jubilate.