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Im Garten leidet Christus Not
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Im Garten leidet Christus Not by Johannes Eccard — Lyrics
Im Garten leidet Christus Not,
den Vater bitt' ringt mit dem Tod,
sein blutig Schweiß auf Erden fällt,
den Feinden er sich willig stellt,
In Schmerzen er sein Blut vergießt,
für unsre Sünd am Kreuz es fließt
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About Im Garten leidet Christus Not
Johannes Eccard's Im Garten leidet Christus Not vividly portrays Christ's suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane. The German text describes his agony, his prayer to the Father, and his bloody sweat falling to the earth as he willingly submits to his enemies. The music reflects the profound sorrow and sacrifice, as Christ sheds his blood on the cross for the sins of the world. The latter part of the text shifts to a reflection on Christ as the Lamb of God, bearing the sins and punishment of all humanity, offering salvation to those who believe in his death.
