Glory to God ‎#237

237. Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands

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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:
  Isaiah 25:8
  ;
  Hosea 13:14
  ;
  Matthew 28:6-9
  ;
  John 6:55
  ;
  1 Corinthians 5:7-8
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:26-28
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:54-57
• Topic: Atonement; Christian Year: Easter Vigil; Christian Year: Resurrection/Easter; Christian Year: Reign of Christ; Grace; Jesus Christ: Resurrection; Joy; Christian Year: Easter
• Source: Tran. composite
• Copyright: St. 2 © 1999 Augsburg Fortress

Tune Information

• Name: CHRIST LAG IN TODESBANDEN
• Adapter and Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1707 c.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.8.7.4
• Key: d minor or modal
• Source: Geystliche gesangk Buchleyn, 1524

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.