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Christ lag in Todesbanden
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATTB · Nikolaus Hold
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Christ lag in Todesbanden by Johannes Eccard — 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
Johannes Eccard sets the familiar German Easter hymn text Christ lag in Todesbanden. This SATTB arrangement offers a rich setting for the choir, exploring the theological journey from Christ's death and resurrection to humanity's deliverance from sin. The words vividly portray the battle against death and the ultimate victory achieved through Christ's sacrifice, culminating in the joyous proclamation of praise and thanks with the recurring Alleluia. Eccard's treatment of this significant text provides an opportunity for expressive choral singing, emphasizing the profound meaning of the Easter message.
