The cantata is written for the four solo voices, chorus of sopranos, altos, two tenors, and basses and orchestra. A stirring orchestral introduction leads up to a people's chorus which describes the disappearance of dissensions heralding the approach of victory. No. 3 is a bass solo entitled "Faith," with a delightful violoncello accompaniment. In No. 4, Love (soprano) and Hope (tenor) join with Faith in a song full of feeling. No. 5 is a soldiers' chorus of an enthusiastic and martial character, while in the distance is heard the Austrian Grenadier's march mingling with it. In the next number the approach of the enemy is heard as the chorus closes with the majestic phrase, "Mit Gott sei unser Werk gethan." The lively march of the enemy comes nearer and nearer, interwoven with the next chorus, which is set to Körner's prayer "Wie auch die Hölle braust." Then follows the opening of the battle, with the roar of cannon, the shouts of the soldiers, and the cries of the wounded, through which is heard the French national air defiantly sounding. Another soldiers' chorus follows. It pictures the advance of the Prussian Jägers ("Ha! welch ein Klang"), followed by the simple strains of "God save the King!" In No. 9 the fight is renewed, the music reaching a pitch of almost ferocious energy, until the joyous cry is heard, "Hurrah! Er flieht," and the triumphant march of victory emphasizes the exultant pæan, "Heil dir im Siegerkranz." The rest of the cantata is purely lyrical in style. Once more the voices of "Faith" and "Love" are heard, leading up to the final majestic chorus, "Herr Gott, Dich loben wir," accompanying a solo voice chanting the theme "Gieb und erhalte den Frieden der Welt." WHITING.