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Christ lag in Todesbanden, à 5
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Christ lag in Todesbanden, à 5 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 5
Johann Hermann Schein's Christ lag in Todesbanden is a sacred work for five voices, setting a German text that reflects on Christ's resurrection. The opening verses paint a powerful scene: Christ lying bound in the chains of death, but through his rising, bringing life to humanity. The music explores the profound theological implications of this event, emphasizing humanity's sinfulness as the reason for death's grip, and celebrating Christ's victory over it. The text moves from the despair of sin and death to the triumph of Christ's sacrifice, which disarms death and leads to rejoicing and thanksgiving. Schein's setting would have been suited for use within a Lutheran service, providing a rich musical meditation on the Easter message.
