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Christ lag in Todesbanden
Staff Notation • Sacred, Cantatas
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18 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Helmut Kickton
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Christ lag in Todesbanden by Johann Sebastian Bach — Lyrics
Versus 1
Christ lag in Todesbanden
Für unsre Sünd gegeben,
Er ist wieder erstanden
Und hat uns bracht das Leben;
Des wir sollen fröhlich sein,
Gott loben und ihm dankbar sein
Und singen halleluja,
Halleluja!
Versus 2
Den Tod niemand zwingen kunnt
Bei allen Menschenkindern,
Das macht' alles unsre Sünd,
Kein Unschuld war zu finden.
Davon kam der Tod so bald
Und nahm über uns Gewalt,
Hielt uns in seinem Reich gefangen.
Halleluja!
Versus 3
Jesus Christus, Gottes Sohn,
An unser Statt ist kommen
Und hat die Sünde weggetan,
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About Christ lag in Todesbanden
This powerful setting by Johann Sebastian Bach is a profound meditation on Christ's victory over death. The text draws directly from the Easter theme, describing Christ's suffering and resurrection. It vividly portrays the struggle against sin and death, emphasizing that through Christ's sacrifice, death's power is broken and its sting is lost. Bach’s SATB arrangement breathes life into this ancient narrative, offering a rich and complex musical interpretation. The German lyrics speak of liberation from the bondage of sin and the ultimate triumph of life, urging a response of joy, praise, and thankfulness. It is a vibrant and impassioned affirmation of the Easter message.
