Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands by Martin Luther, 1524, cento (Tr. Richard Massie, 1854) Ac 2:24 CHRIST LAG IN TODESBANDEN—Johann Walter, Geistliche gesangk Buchleyn, 1524 Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands (or Christ Lag in Todesbanden) 1 Christ Jesus lay in death’s strong bands, For our offenses given; But now at God’s right hand He stands And brings us life from heaven; Therefore let us joyful be And sing to God right thankfully Loud songs of hallelujah! Hallelujah! 2 It