CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN

Stanza Arc

The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Law (death's chains) → Gospel (resurrection victory) → Exhortation (new life in Christ) → Doxology (cosmic praise)

Associated Hymn Texts (7)

Bach Cantatas Using This Tune (2)

BWV 6 — Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden ("Stay with us for evening is coming") (1725)
Easter Monday
SATB soloists, chorus, horn, oboes, strings

Based on the Emmaus road story. Opening chorale fantasia is deeply moving.

BWV 66 — Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen ("Rejoice, you hearts") (1724)
Easter Monday
SATB soloists, chorus, trumpet, orchestra

Parody of a secular birthday cantata. Dialogue between Fear and Hope.