Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, BWV 9
Staff Notation • Sacred, Cantatas
2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, BWV 9 by Johann Sebastian Bach — Lyrics
About Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, BWV 9
This German chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach is drawn from his cantatas, suitable for a sacred occasion. The text, Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, speaks of salvation coming not from works but from God's grace and faith in Christ. It contrasts the ineffectiveness of the Law to save with the sufficiency of Christ's atonement. The SATB choir will find rich harmonic and contrapuntal writing, characteristic of Bach's profound understanding of both text and vocal color. The piece explores themes of sin, divine judgment, and the redemptive power of faith, offering a powerful reflection on Christian theology.