Verse 1: in 4/4 time, this verse is in a 4 part texture for manuals only, cantus firmus in soprano
Verse 2: Walther changes the time signature to 3/2 for this verse. 4 part texture for manuals and pedal, cantus firmus in pedal
Verse 3: Returns to 4/4 time. Cantus firmus in pedal.
Verse 4: Back to 3/2 time once again. Cantus firmus in pedal.