Last week's video about "Christ lag in Todesbanden" mentioned that the source of that hymn tune was this beautiful medieval sequence for Easter!
Lutheran Chorales: Christ lag in Todesbanden
Let's talk about (Christian) hymn singing as seen through the history of "Christ lag in Todesbanden"! Chant wasn't the only basis for sacred musical composition - the Lutheran chorales (some of which were based on chant) inspired both vocal and instrumental works as well as uniting congregations for many centuries!