- Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 625
[2:33]
A voluptuous setting of the Easter chorale, from Das Orgelbüchlein, or the Liturgical Year. Arranged for two Brass choirs: 2 Trumpets, Trombone and
Tuba on the left, WT Trumpet, Trumpet, French Horn, and Tuba on the right.
- Chorale Text
German:
Christ lag in Todesbanden,
Für unser Sünd gegeben,
Der ist wieder erstanden,
Und hat uns bracht das Leben;
Des wir sollen frölich sein,
Gott loben und ihm dankbar sein,
Und singen ihm Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
English:
In death's strong grasp the Saviour lay,
for our offences given;
But now the Lord is ris'n today,
And brings us life from heaven;
Wherefore let us all rejoice,
And praise our God with cheerful voice,
And sing loud Alleluias, Alleluia!
--Tr. C. Winkworth
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