237. Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands
Text Information |
First Line: |
Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bands |
Title: |
Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands |
Author: |
Martin Luther (1524) |
Meter: |
8.7.8.7.7.8.7.4 |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Atonement; Christian Year: Easter Vigil; Christian Year: Resurrection/Easter; Christian Year: Reign of Christ; Grâce; Jesus Christ: Resurrection; Joy; Christian Year: Easter (5 more...) |
Source: |
Tran. composite |
Copyright: |
St. 2 © 1999 Augsburg Fortress |
Text Information:The parallel transformations in this classic Lutheran hymn move from bondage (“death’s strong bands”; “knot of sin”) to freedom, from darkness to light, from death to life. This harmonization of the sturdy chorale tune uses moving inner parts and chromaticism to convey life.