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)
- Christ Is Risen, Christ Is Living
- Christ is Arisen
- Christ the Lord is Risen Again
- I Run to Christ
- If Christ Had Not Been Raised From Death
- O Christ Our Light O Radiance True
- Lord Jesus Christ You Set Us Free
Bach Cantatas Using This Tune (2)
BWV 6 — Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden
("Stay with us for evening is coming") (1725)
Based on the Emmaus road story. Opening chorale fantasia is deeply moving.
BWV 66 — Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen
("Rejoice, you hearts") (1724)
Parody of a secular birthday cantata. Dialogue between Fear and Hope.