Bach's decoration of the cantus is fuller than in preceding examples and, indeed, outrivals Bairn in luxuriousness; but how exquisitely appo¬site and musical it is, resulting in phrases of the utmost charm and delicacy! In II, IV, V and VI the chorale is always clearly outlined, its accom-panying counterpoints still deriving their style from Bohm's methods, but with greater concision and a more closely knit texture than hitherto.