Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands is Martin Luther's seven-stanza Easter hymn "Christ lag in Todesbanden" in an English version derived from Richard Massie's nineteenth-century translation.
Hymns Based on 1 Corinthians 5:7
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to 1 Corinthians 5:7
"Purge out the old yeast, that you may be a new lump, even as you are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, has been sacrificed in our place."
— 1 Corinthians 5:7
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Resurrection, Easter, Praise, Victory, Worship. Many worship songs connected to 1 Corinthians 5:7 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Resurrection
- Easter
- Praise
- Victory
- Worship
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain
Reflection Hymn
Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain
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Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 5:7
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Sermon Resurrection
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Reflection Hymn Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands
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Closing Hymn The Day of Resurrection
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain turns Easter praise into a sweeping story of deliverance.
Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus is a hymn of Christ’s suffering, atoning death, heavenly intercession, and exalted glory.
The Day of Resurrection is an English Easter hymn drawn from the first ode of the Paschal Canon traditionally attributed to John of Damascus.