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Christ lag in Todesbanden, à 4
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Christ lag in Todesbanden, à 4 by Johann Hermann Schein — 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, à 4
Johann Hermann Schein's Christ lag in Todesbanden is a powerful four-part setting of a German hymn. The music immediately establishes a sense of urgency and struggle, reflecting the text's vivid depiction of Christ's battle with death and sin. The SATB voices engage in intricate counterpoint, weaving together to convey the profound theological message of redemption. The composer masterfully uses the interplay of the vocal lines to illustrate the concepts of sin's grip, Christ's victorious resurrection, and the consequent liberation of humanity. This sacred work offers a compelling musical interpretation of a central Christian narrative, full of fervent expression and dynamic vocal writing.
