This sacred song, composed by Johann Sebastian Bach with lyrics by Johann Eusebius Schmidt, appears in the Schemelli Gesangbuch (1736). It reflects on Christ's crucifixion, specifically Jesus' last words "Es ist vollbracht" (It is finished) from the Gospel of John. The music exemplifies Baroque devotional style with expressive treatment of the theological theme.
This chorale setting by Bach interprets Christ's final words "It is finished" from the Gospel of John. Characterized by profound harmonic depth and theological intensity, it reflects Lutheran Passion traditions. The Dutch adaptation by Gertim offers a unique poetic reinterpretation while preserving the original's spiritual core.
BWV 458 "Es ist vollbracht! Vergiß ja nicht dies Wort" is a sacred song from the Schemelli Gesangbuch, a collection of devotional songs with music contributed by Johann Sebastian Bach. The work sets a text that reflects on Christ's final words from the cross, "It is finished," expressing both the completion of Christ's sacrificial work and the Christian's response to this theological truth. While Bach's contribution to the Schemelli Songbook varies in authenticity among scholars, BWV 458 is generally accepted as genuine Bach composition.
