Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Sing a beautiful Easter Cantata with us today. Rev. Brian Hamer, US Navy Chaplain, joins Sarah and Andy to talk about J.S. Bach’s BWV 4, “Christ lag in Todesbanden” (Christ Lay in Death’s Strong Bands), including the texts for this cantata, unique features that set it apart from Bach’s other sacred works, the familiar melody that unites each movement, and beautiful highlights from each of the movements. Find the familiar hymn, Lutheran Service Book 458, at hymnary.org/hymn/LSB2006/458, and read Chaplain Hamer’s column on this cantata and hymn at whatdoesthismean.org/lifted-voice–brian-hamer/cantatas-over-coffee-christ-jesus-lay-in-deaths-strong-bands.
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