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Christ lag in Todes Banden
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Christ lag in Todes Banden by Samuel Scheidt — 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 Todes Banden
Samuel Scheidt’s setting of Christ lag in Todes Banden is a powerful sacred motet for double SATB choir, offering a vibrant and compelling musical interpretation of the Easter narrative. The text, a German hymn attributed to Martin Luther, vividly recounts Christ’s victory over death and sin. It explores the profound theological implications of the resurrection, from humanity's bondage to death and sin, to Christ's triumphant sacrifice and the liberation it brings. This motet would be an ideal choice for Easter services or any occasion celebrating the resurrection, providing a rich and complex sonic experience for a large choir. The double choir arrangement allows for dynamic contrasts and antiphonal effects, enhancing the dramatic unfolding of the theological message.
