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Christ lag in Todesbanden (Chorale)
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.
SATB · Claudio Macchi
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Christ lag in Todesbanden (Chorale) by Martin Luther — 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 (Chorale)
Martin Luther's powerful chorale Christ lag in Todesbanden is a cornerstone of Lutheran hymnody. This German sacred work, set for SATB choir, explores the profound theological themes of Christ's resurrection and its triumph over sin and death. The text vividly describes Christ's struggle against death on behalf of humanity, his victorious return from the grave, and the liberation of humankind from eternal damnation. The repeated 'Halleluja' underscores the joyous celebration of this central tenet of Christian faith, making it a deeply moving and thematically rich choice for a choir.
