It is not known when the work was composed. It was first published in 1821. The publisher claimed to have had access to an autograph score. The work was subsequently catalogued as one of a set of six surviving motets by Bach, BWV 225–230. (This set now seems somewhat arbitrary as modern scholarship includes more works among the motets). It is the only one of the set to be scored for four voices. It is also unusual in that (lightly-scored) instrumental accompaniment is specified.

Librettist Bible, Psalm 117:1-2
First published 1821
Type Motet
Tonality C Major
Catalogue BWV 230
Spoken language German
Instruments Chorus/Choir
Continuo
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Autotranslations beta Jean-Sébastien Bach: Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden en do majeur, BWV 230 "Praise the Lord, all ye nations"
Johann Sebastian Bach: Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden in do maggiore, BWV 230 "Praise the Lord, all ye nations"
Johann Sebastian Bach: Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden C-dur, BWV 230 "Praise the Lord, all ye nations"