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Added Jul 29, 2026
Format: Staff
Language: German
Pages: 2 pages
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Christe, aller Welt Trost (Chorale)|{{NoCo|Chorals of the German Organ Mass (Clavier Übung III) by Johann Sebastian Bach — Lyrics

Christe, aller Welt Trost, uns Sünder allein hast erlöst. O Jesu Gottes Sohn,
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About Christe, aller Welt Trost (Chorale)|{{NoCo|Chorals of the German Organ Mass (Clavier Übung III)

Bach's Chorale, Christe, aller Welt Trost, is a profound setting of a German text for SATB choir. Part of the monumental Clavier-Übung III, this chorale serves as a powerful expression of faith. The opening words, "Christ, all the world's comfort, alone have redeemed us sinners," immediately establish a solemn and devotional mood. The music itself reflects the weighty theological message, with the voices weaving together to convey a sense of supplication and hope. As a central element within Bach's larger liturgical work, this chorale offers a moment of quiet contemplation and heartfelt prayer, inviting singers and listeners alike to meditate on Christ's redemptive sacrifice and his role as mediator.