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Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam, BWV 280|{{NoCo|Chorals of the German Organ Mass (Clavier Übung III)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam, BWV 280|{{NoCo|Chorals of the German Organ Mass (Clavier Übung III) by Johann Sebastian Bach — Lyrics
Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam,
nach seines Vaters Willen.
von Sanct Johans die Tauffe nam,
sein Werck und Ampt zu erfüllen.
Da wolt er stifften uns ein Bad,
zu waschen uns von Sünden,
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About Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam, BWV 280|{{NoCo|Chorals of the German Organ Mass (Clavier Übung III)
Johann Sebastian Bach's setting of Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam is drawn from the Choral sections of his Clavier Übung III, a significant collection of organ music. This Sacred Hymn for SATB voices in German reflects on the baptism of Christ. The text describes Christ coming to the Jordan to fulfil his mission, establishing baptism as a spiritual cleansing from sin and death, offering new life through his sacrifice. Bach's powerful harmonic language and contrapuntal skill bring depth and gravitas to this profound theological statement, making it a cornerstone of Lutheran liturgical music.
