even marked. 24 His last work, dictated from his bed, was a chorale entitled “Before Thy Throne I Come.” 25 SOME THOUGHTS ON BACH: PRODUCTIVITY Bach’s musical genius stands as a marvel through more than two centuries since his death. Yet the musician did not believe that he was singled out for unsurpassed genius. He told a student, “Just practice diligently, and it will go very well. You have five fingers on each hand just as healthy as mine.” When asked the secret of his genius, he answered