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Das Blut Jesu Christi
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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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 · Steven Langley Guy
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Das Blut Jesu Christi by Johann Michael Bach — Lyrics
Das Blut Jesu Christi, des Sohnes Gottes,
machet uns rein von allen Sünden.
1. Joh. 1,7
Dein Blut, der edle Saft,
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About Das Blut Jesu Christi
This sacred motet, Das Blut Jesu Christi, is written for SATTB choir. Johann Michael Bach sets a German text that reflects on the redemptive power of Christ's blood. The music opens with the interplay of the voices, immediately establishing a rich and resonant texture. The text itself, drawn from 1 John 1:7, speaks of purification from sin, while the subsequent verses poetically describe the noble sap of Jesus' blood and its strength to cleanse the world and free souls from the devil’s grasp. It is a profound reflection on atonement, suitable for contemplative settings.
