The German composer, cantor and organist, Gottfried August Homilius (1714–1785) is thought to have been one of the most notable church composers to immediately follow Bach. Homilius, in fact, studied organ with Bach in Leipzig.
Works by Homilius include more than 10 passions, including his own St. Matthew Passion, plus numerous oratorios, cantatas, motets, chorales, preludes and choral works.